Alertes en vigueurSt. Tammany

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in MississippiLouisiana Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany and Hancock Counties. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Bogalusa, Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Pearl River.
When: Until tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is currently cresting. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this evening.late tonight at 145 AM CDT.