Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Tchefuncte River Near Folsom affecting St. Tammany Parish.

Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or its remnants 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, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 6.9 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 05/08/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood