Laplace-River Forest Weather

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River
and Hancock Counties.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens
Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 05/12/1975.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Friday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.