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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.5 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 05/06/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood