Louisiana Flood Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 17:58

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 7:58PM CDT until May 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.6 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description: 
St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA