Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:58PM CDT until June 22 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.
Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton
Rouge Parishes.
.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 Amite And Comite Rivers...including Comite Joor Rd and Amite
Denham Springs...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Amite River at Denham Springs.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost
parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning
to 30.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall Friday
evening. It will rise to 30.2 feet Saturday evening. It will then
fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.5
feet on 05/10/1975.
- 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:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: