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Flood Warning in Southeastern Louisiana
Active for next 1 day
Posted 7 hours ago
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton
Rouge Parishes.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge
Parish.
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Amite River At Denham Springs.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost
parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane
will flood.
&&
Louisiana...
Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton
Rouge Parishes.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge
Parish.
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Amite River At Denham Springs.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost
parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane
will flood.
&&
ready.gov
Ways to prepare and stay safe now
- DuringAvoid walking or driving through flood waters.Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.If there’s a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground.Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather-related deaths in the US.Walk only where floodwaters aren’t moving.Use a stick to check the depth of the water and firmness of the ground in front of you.If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground.Just 1 foot of water can stall your engine and make the car float away.Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall.These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
noaa.gov
What is a Flood Warning?
Warning
Watch
Statement
A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring. This warning signifies a longer duration and more gradual flooding of counties, communities, streams, or urban areas. Floods usually begin after 6 hours of excessive rainfall. They are issued by the local National Weather Service Forecast Office for 6 hours or less.
