Active AlertsBogalusa, LA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Bogalusa, Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast. For the West Hobolochitto Creekincluding McNeilMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Bogalusa.
When: Until early Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 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 this evening at 1000 PM CDT.