Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:14PM CDT until May 12 at 11:14AM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Lower end of Camp Covington Camp grounds
will begin to flood. Cabins on the lower end will be threatened.
Water will threaten living space of homes along the river east of
the gage. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection
of KC Camp Road. The Saint Joseph Abbey parking lot will be
threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 51.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 45.0 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
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