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 Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and Hancock and Pearl River 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 Wednesday, July 01.
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 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet by Saturday morning, June 27. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, July 01. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 04/17/1951. 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.