Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Bayou Manchac Point... Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be impassable. A few homes on Horseshoe Drive will flood. Water will be approaching Kendalwood Road and access to property will be threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:50 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 02/21/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood