Flood Warning

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties.

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

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

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for significant flooding.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Saturday, June 27.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Improved roads near the river will be covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, June 27. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 02/01/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood