Flood Warning

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties.

.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 Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to a crest of 19.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet on 04/12/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood