Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:59AM CDT until June 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone
1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.
Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be
prepared for more flooding.
For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There will be minor flooding along both
banks. The National Guard Armory and parish corrections facility
will require flood protection measures, as river front property
will flood. Sand bagging is recommended. It is recommended that
sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access
roads to recreational areas will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.5 feet Friday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6
feet on 12/16/2010.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: