Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 3:03PM CDT until May 11 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting
St. Tammany Parish.
For the Tchefuncte River...including U.S. Highway 190 Near
Covington...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be
under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened
with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot.
Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Sunday morning at 715 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: