Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Tchefuncte River Near Folsom affecting St. Tammany Parish.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for significant flooding.

For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tchefuncte River near Folsom.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Louisiana Highway 40 will overflow the west bank by the bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson roads should be complete. At 21.0 feet, There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 21.0 feet late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 02/02/1988. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood