Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:01AM CDT until July 6 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 6:01am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and
Washington Parish.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River and Hancock
Counties, and St. Tammany Parish.
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 Monday afternoon.
* 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM CDT Friday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Monday morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet Monday, July 13.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9
feet on 11/03/1985.
- 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:
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: