Alertes en vigueurSlidell, LA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany 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 early Thursday afternoon.
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 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is currently cresting and will fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 tomorrow morning.Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.