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 is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany 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 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet this evening before beginning a slow fall. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Sunday. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.5 feet on 03/09/2015. 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.