Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:13AM CDT until June 21 at 8:20AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting
St. Tammany Parish.
Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in 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 Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near
Covington...Major flooding is forecast.
For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in
Covington...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The entrance road to Camp Tchefuncte will
flood. The campgrounds will be inaccessible by auto and evacuation
of the campground area is advised. Homes between Tantella Ranch
Road and the river as well as homes on Trinchard Road and Louisiana
Highway 1077 will be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 26.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.0
feet on 02/20/1988.
- 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: