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weather NWS severe St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS June 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi... Louisiana...

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely

Flooding in St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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