Alertes en vigueurSt. Tammany

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 Riverincluding U.S. Highway 190 Near CovingtonMinor 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. - ForecastThe 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 HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on 11/27/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.