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 Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany Counties.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Friday morning before beginning a slow fall. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 01/09/1926. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood