Active AlertsAlton, LA

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Clickon the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi...Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammanyand Hancock Counties.For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor floodingis forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river andthroughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in thevicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes alongthe left bank.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 11:00 AM CDT Friday was 14.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue falling to 10.5 feetMonday, May 06.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of14.6 feet on 04/17/2000.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood