Station Name: MISSISSIPPI SOUND AT USGS ST JOSEPH ISLAND LIGHT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Waveland, MS
Hancock County

GPS Coordinates: 30.19083333, -89.4222222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:02AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:55PM CDT until May 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 7:55 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany and Hancock 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 late Monday night to Tuesday evening. * 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 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet early Tuesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - 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 Monday afternoon at noon CDT.

Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 1:13PM CDT until May 25 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parish, St. Tammany and southern Mississippi, including the following counties, Hancock and Pearl River. * WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Picayune. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 1:13PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi including St. Charles, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, and Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday through 7 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 1:13PM CDT until May 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi including St. Charles, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, and Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday through 7 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.