Flood Warning Issued for Washington County, Louisiana and Pearl River County, Mississippi
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NOAA issued it on May 8, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Washington County in Louisiana and Pearl River County in Mississippi, with minor flooding expected from May 9 to May 15, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Washington County, LA and Pearl River County, MS
- Issued
- May 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Washington County, LA and Pearl River County, MS.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the NWS New Orleans LA. It is effective with an onset at 1:00 AM CDT on May 9, 2026, and ends at 1:00 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Washington County in Louisiana and Pearl River County in Mississippi. It also impacts areas near the Pearl River, including St. Tammany and Hancock Counties.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The Pearl River near Bogalusa is at 16.7 feet and expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 19.5 feet early on May 10, 2026. Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:16 AM CDT on May 8, 2026, with onset at 1:00 AM CDT on May 9, 2026, and ends at 1:00 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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