Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 10:29AM CDT until July 3 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 8:29am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and
Washington Parish.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Hancock
and Pearl River 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 Bogalusa.
* WHEN...Until Friday, July 03.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 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 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet
early Sunday afternoon then begin falling.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on 02/14/2021.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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.
Area Description:
Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: