Northshore Technical Community College Bogalusa Campus, LA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 9 at 8:49AM CDT until June 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, 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 early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 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 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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 this evening at 1100 PM CDT.

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