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 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 Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* 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 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Friday, July 10. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 04/08/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood