Flood Warning for Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 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...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, 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 Bogalusa.
WHEN
Until Sunday afternoon.
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 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Saturday, July 11. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 04/08/1976. 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.