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... Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...From this morning 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet Monday morning. - 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