Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.12 ft | 2016-03-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Slidell, Pearl River
- River level
- 0.03 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 8.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PRBL1
- Readings
- 122
- Record crest
- 11.12 ft
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 12.00 ft
- Major flood
- 14.00 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Slidell, LA read 0.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.97 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PRBL1
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 4.50 ft
RIVER IS OUT ITS BANKS EAST OF THE GAGE.
- 6.00 ft
RIVER IS OUT OF ITS BANKS WEST OF THE GAGE.
- 7.00 ft
ACTION STAGE.
- 8.00 ft
FLOODING OCCURS OVER SOME ROADS AROUND THE GAGE.
- 9.00 ft
ROADS ARE FLOODED AND FLOODING OCCURS OVER NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR THE GAGE.
- 12.00 ft
SEVERAL HOMES AROUND BAY RIDGE DRIVE, PARKPOINT DRIVE, AND ARBOR POINT DRIVE ARE THREATENED WITH RISING WATER.
- 14.00 ft
HOMES WILL BE FLOODED AROUND THE GAGE.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Slidell?
No. The Pearl River at Slidell is at 0.03 ft, 7.97 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Slidell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Slidell?
The highest crest on record is 11.12 ft, on 2016-03-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PRBL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02492700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.