Alertes en vigueurGainesville, MS

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Bogalusa, Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Pearl River.
When: From this afternoon to late Friday 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 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 late tonight at 145 AM CST.