Flood Warning

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and Hancock 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 Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 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. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday, June 30 and continue falling to 12.8 feet Friday, July 03. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.7 feet on 03/28/1906. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood