Alertes en vigueurMandeville, LA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River near Bush.
When: Until early Thursday afternoon.
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 CST Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1230 AM CST.