Alertes en vigueurFranklinton, LA

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding Tylertown, Franklinton, BushMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton.
When: Until late Tuesday morning.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
Additional Details: - At 10:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - 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 late tonight at 330 AM CST.