The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Pearl River until further notice.
At 8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 16.3 feet, flood stage is 14.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet Thursday evening. The river will likely remain near 16.9 feet for several days. At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gauge 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. At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.
The Flood Warning continues for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert until Friday morning. At 12:30 PM Sunday the stage was 18.0 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is forecast as the river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet just after midnight last night. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks must be completed and water will cover the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of Robert will be under water.
