Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:01PM CDT until June 22 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish.
Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena 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 Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Montpelier...
Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tickfaw River near Holden.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Wooded areas in the vicinity of the Highway
190 bridge will be inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet early Sunday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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.
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:
Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: