Magnolia Personal Care Home, MS Weather Warnings
Flood
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 10:29AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...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 Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Friday, July 03. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are 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 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet this afternoon then begin falling. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 02/10/1956. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.
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