Active AlertsSt. Tammany

The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany 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 evening to Friday morning.
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 Monday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 tomorrow. Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.