…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and
St. Tammany Counties.
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
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 further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 21.0 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.
At 21 feet, property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa
Creek will begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6
feet this afternoon.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood