…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, and
Pearl River and Hancock Counties.
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and
Washington Parish.
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 Pearl River.
* WHEN…Until Sunday, April 20.
* IMPACTS…At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens
Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday, April 20.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood