Flood Warning

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

Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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

Amite River At Denham Springs affecting East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes.

.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 crests.

For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia, Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Comite River at Comite Joor Rd.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground. At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on 10/28/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood