Flood Warning issued May 15 at 8:51AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The Flood Warning continues 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 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday, May 24th and continue falling to 13.7 feet Sunday,
May 25th.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood