Effective: 7:23 PM on 09/07/2022
Expires: 1:00 PM on 09/16/2022
Alert:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and
Pearl River Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington, St. Tammany,
Hancock and Pearl River Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until Friday, September 16.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Improved roads near the river will be
covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower
portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting at 17.4 feet and will remain
near crest through Friday evening. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage by Friday, September 16.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.5 feet on 02/01/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Instructions: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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 when updates are needed.
Target Area: St. Tammany
Forecast Office: NWS New Orleans (Southeastern Louisiana)
