Alertes en vigueurCovington, LA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Bogue Falayaincluding Camp CovingtonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington.
When: Until early Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 50.0 feet, Property along the east bank will be inundated. The entrance driveway to property near the gage on the east bank will become impassable. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection of KC Camp Road. Caution is urged driving along Million Dollar Road. The river will be bankfull at Saint Joseph Abbey downstream threatening the Abbey parking lot.
Additional Details: - At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 48.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 45.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Sunday morning at 715 AM CDT.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Orleans and St. Tammany.
When: Until 545 PM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 149 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since this morning. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include New Orleans, Slidell, Covington, Pearl River, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Lacombe and Slidell Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.