Alertes en vigueurWashington

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in MississippiLouisiana Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Bogalusa, Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Bogalusa.
When: Until tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 18.5 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 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.