Flood Warning

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

Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for higher flooding.

For the Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Killian, Montpelier...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Tickfaw River at Liverpool.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Pastures and crop land adjacent to the river will flood. Rural areas near the river will be threatened with flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage briefly this afternoon before rising above flood stage late tonight. The river is forecasted to rise to 10.0 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 04/10/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood