Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues 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, St. Tammany and Hancock Counties.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. The river has crested and begun a slow fall.

* 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 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.4 feet Tuesday, June 30. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 12/21/1961. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood