The Flood Warning continues for The Pearl River Near Pearl River until further notice. Yesterday the stage was 17.6 feet and moderate flooding is occurring and with moderate flooding forecast. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. The forecast has the river continuing to rise to near 17.6 feet by today. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. At 17.0 feet…Improved roads near the river will be covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. The Flood Warning also continues for the Pearl River Near Bogalusa until further notice. At 6:00 PM yesterday the stage was 21.4 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is forecast with flood stage at 18.0 feet. The river is forecast to continue rising to near 21.4 feet by today. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. At 21.0 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 and property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will begin to flood. Remember, if you see water across a roadway, turn around, don’t drown.
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