Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:38PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or
its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and
Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast
closely and be prepared for significant flooding.
For the Bogue Chitto River...including Franklinton, Bush...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream
side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access
road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.0 feet
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 12/10/1971.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: