Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 1:36PM CDT until May 12 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St.
Tammany Parish.
For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in
Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Boston St in Covington.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Bogue Falaya River Park will become
inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight at 545 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: