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 Boston St in Covington.

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

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, The river will leave its banks under the Boston Street Bridge and begin to flood the Bogue Falaya Towers property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.0 feet on 02/04/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood