Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:59AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.
For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream
side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access
road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon to 11.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then
fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 14.0 feet Saturday
evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 12/10/1971.
- 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