Station Name: MISSISSIPPI SOUND AT USGS MERRILL SHELL BANK LIGHT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Pass Christian, MS
Harris County

GPS Coordinates: 30.23825405, -89.24281939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued January 12 at 8:19AM CST until January 17 at 8:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 8:19 AM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM CST.

Flood Warning issued January 12 at 8:19AM CST until January 14 at 9:37PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 8:19 AM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 19.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM CST.

Flood Warning issued January 12 at 8:22AM CST until January 15 at 2:24PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 8:22 AM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM CST.