Flood Warning

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

Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish.

Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish.

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

Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena 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 Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Montpelier... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tickfaw River near Holden.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Wooded areas in the vicinity of the Highway 190 bridge will be inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/14/1956. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood