Flood Warning issued March 8 at 8:32PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock 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 Pearl River.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be
closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.0 feet
Tuesday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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