Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes.

.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 higher flooding.

For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia, Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Amite River at Denham Springs.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 30.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.5 feet on 05/10/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood