Flood Warning issued March 15 at 7:49PM CDT until March 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi…Louisiana…

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 forecast.

* WHERE…Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN…From Tuesday morning to Sunday, March 23.

* 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.
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 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Tuesday morning to a crest of 19.5 feet Wednesday
evening.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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