Station Name: Shell Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: 7 feet

Nearest Address:
1300–1382 Yscloskey Hwy
Shell Beach, LA 70085
Saint Bernard Parish County

GPS Coordinates: 29.8683, -89.673

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued January 15 at 7:58PM CST until January 17 at 1:12AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until early 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 7:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 7.6 feet Sunday, January 25. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday afternoon at noon CST.

Flood Warning issued January 16 at 9:06AM CST until January 17 at 1:12AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 3:06 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River and Hancock Counties in Mississippi and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana. For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 9.6 feet Monday, January 26. - 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. 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 115 AM CST.