Alertes en vigueurBogalusa, LA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and Pearl River and Hancock Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. 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 Bogalusa.
When: Until early Saturday morning.
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 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening and continue falling to 13.6 feet Thursday, May 21. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon CDT.