Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish.
Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish.
For the Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Killian,
Montpelier...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tickfaw River near Holden.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Property in low areas along the river from
Interstate 12 north to Parish Road 1036 will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 03/26/1973.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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: