Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 8:04PM CDT until June 18 at 3:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:04pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...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
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov