Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:13PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 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 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.