Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 09:00

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:00AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier 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 forecast. * WHERE...Tickfaw River near Montpelier. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, The low banks will overflow threatening commercial interests near the river with flooding. At 15.0 feet, Woodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 14.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 08/25/2022. - 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: 
St. Helena, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA