Flood Warning

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

Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.

For the Tchefuncte River...including U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.

* WHEN...Until late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is falling but expected to rise slightly to near 21.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on 11/27/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood