Flood Warning issued March 5 at 8:47PM CST until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…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 forecast.

* WHERE…Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN…From Friday evening to Saturday, March 15.

* 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 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Friday evening to a crest of 20.0 feet Sunday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 15.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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