Flood Warning issued March 7 at 7:05PM CST until March 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington
Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany
and Hancock 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…Until Friday, March 14.

* 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 6:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 17.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of
20.0 feet early Monday morning. It is forecast to fall below
flood stage Friday, March 14.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *