Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish.

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 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 Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Killian, Montpelier...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tickfaw River near Montpelier.

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

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, The low banks will overflow threatening commercial interests near the river with flooding. At 15.0 feet, Woodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 14.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 08/25/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood