Flood Warning for St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain. Where: Pearl...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. 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, June 29.
IMPACTS
At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet. Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Sunday was 16.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday, June 29 and continue falling to 13.0 feet Wednesday, July 01. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 06/08/1909. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.