Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues 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 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 Amite And Comite Rivers...including Comite Joor Rd and Amite Denham Springs...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Comite River at Comite Joor Rd.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on 10/28/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood