Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 7:44PM CDT until May 14 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge
Parish.
* WHAT...Flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, The river will begin to flood property
along Bayou Manchac and the Amite River. Amite River Road and
Horseshoe Drive will be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.7 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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 500 AM CDT.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: