Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 1:46AM CDT until June 19 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:46pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany
Parish.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.
For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in
Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Water will encroach residential property in
the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the
river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to
property on the east bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 45.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:00 AM CDT Friday was 46.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 34.4 feet early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 45.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.2
feet on 02/05/2010.
- 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: