Active AlertsPearl River, LA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in MississippiLouisiana Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and 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 Sunday afternoon to Saturday, May 16.
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 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.0 feet Tuesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage on Saturday, May 16. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 Saturday afternoon at noon CDT.