Flood Warning issued May 15 at 8:51AM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM 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 Bogalusa.

* WHEN…Until Friday, May 23.

* IMPACTS…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 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Friday, May 23rd.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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