Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:14PM CDT until May 13 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish.
Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St.
Tammany Parish.
For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in
Covington...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Boston St in Covington.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Homes along River Bend Road will flood.
Water will be in the ground floor classrooms of Christ Episcopal
School.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5
feet early Monday morning. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage late Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 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. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: