Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:00AM CDT until June 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena 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 higher flooding.
For the Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Killian,
Montpelier...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tickfaw River at Liverpool.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Pastures and crop land adjacent to the river
will flood. Rural areas near the river will be threatened with
flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage briefly this
afternoon before rising above flood stage late tonight. The river
is forecasted to rise to 10.0 feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0
feet on 04/10/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
St. Helena, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: