Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:13AM CDT until June 19 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany 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 Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in
Covington...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Water will encroach residential property in
the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the
river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to
property on the east bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 41.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 45.5 feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 45.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.4
feet on 05/12/2021.
- 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. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: