Flood Warning

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

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

Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.

Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.

.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for changes to crest.

For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Water will encroach residential property in the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to property on the east bank.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 39.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 45.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 45.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.4 feet on 05/12/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood