Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 7:56PM CDT until May 13 at 2:08AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting
St. Tammany Parish.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's
parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 13.0 feet Sunday
evening.
- 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 late tonight at 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: