Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties.

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

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

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

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet this evening and remain near that level for several days. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 06/06/1928. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood