Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 5:45pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and
St. Tammany Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 16.0
feet Tuesday, May 13.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Wednesday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA