Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 30 at 1:08PM CDT until July 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington
Counties.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany 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 Bogalusa.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* 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 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is near its crest of of 20.4 feet. It will
fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4
feet on 04/08/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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