Camerons Ferry (historical), MS Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 5 at 8:12PM CDT until June 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...From Friday evening to Wednesday, June 12. * 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 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday evening to a crest of 19.0 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, June 12. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.

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