Alertes en vigueurMandeville, LA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding Tylertown, Franklinton, BushMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River near Bush.
When: From Sunday evening 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 10:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Sunday afternoon at 230 PM CST.