Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 14:55

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 4:55PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. For the Tickfaw River...including Holden...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tickfaw River near Holden. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Wooded areas in the vicinity of the Highway 190 bridge will be inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 16.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/14/1956. - 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: 
Livingston, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA