Alertes en vigueurMadisonville, LA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Pearl River.
When: Until early Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 15.5 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. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is currently cresting and will remain near 14.8 feet through tomorrow evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening and continue falling to 12.3 feet Friday, June 05. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.