Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Walthall and Pike Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.

.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for changes to crests.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The access road upstream of the bridge will flood. The river will leave the main channel on the left bank below the bridge flooding woodlands on either side of Louisiana Highway 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 12/18/1940. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood