Flood Warning for St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 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....
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River and Hancock Counties, and St. Tammany 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 Monday afternoon.
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 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Friday was 15.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet Monday, July 13. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 11/03/1985. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.