Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:11PM CDT until May 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish.
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...From this evening to Tuesday evening.
* 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 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet tomorrow evening. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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 afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: