Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:58PM CDT until June 20 at 3:07PM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Comite River at Comite Joor Rd.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and
Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent
recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64
downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment
should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5
feet on 10/28/2006.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: