Flood Warning

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River 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 Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 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 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.3 feet on 01/25/1947. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood