Flood Warning issued March 8 at 8:32PM CST until March 14 at 1:00AM CDT 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN…Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 18.5 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 Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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