Flood Warning

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

Amite River At Denham Springs affecting East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes.

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

Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia, Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Amite River at Denham Springs.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 29.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 24.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.4 feet on 04/14/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood