Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 8:26PM CDT until June 21 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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, Hancock and St.
Tammany Counties.
.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall
Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for
all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for
changes to crests.
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 afternoon to Sunday evening.
* 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 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
afternoon to a crest of 19.0 feet early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 04/12/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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
Sender: