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 Pearl River.

* WHEN...From Monday morning to Monday 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 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 12/28/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood