Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:41PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany
Parish.
.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall
Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for
all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for
changes to crest.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Bogue Falaya...including Boston St in Covington...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Boston St in Covington.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, The river will leave its banks under the
Boston Street Bridge and begin to flood the Bogue Falaya Towers
property.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.0
feet on 02/04/2024.
- 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov