Flood Warning

...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.

.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 Bogue Chitto River...including Franklinton, Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush.

* WHEN...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 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on 12/10/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood