Active AlertsSlidell, LA

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 9:11 AM May. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock County, St. Tammany Parish and Pearl River County.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. For the Lower Pearl Riverincluding Bogalusa, Pearl RiverMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Pearl River.
When: Until early 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 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is near crest now and is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 this morning at 1015 AM CDT.

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