Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:09AM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 7:09am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting
St. Tammany Parish.
For the Tchefuncte River...including U.S. Highway 190 Near
Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under
a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with
flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles
must be removed to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is falling but expected to rise slightly to
near 21.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6
feet on 11/27/2022.
- 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.
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
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