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 May 12 at 10:24AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 7:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Improved roads near the river will be covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet late Tuesday night. - 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 230 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:41AM CDT until May 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 3:41 PM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 7:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 13.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 245 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:38AM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 7:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, Bush...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * 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 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 245 AM CDT.