Active AlertsWalthall

The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Pike and Walthall Counties. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding TylertownMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River near Tylertown.
When: Until late tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Low-lying farm and pasture land near the river will flood.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 15.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.