Flood Watch for Clifton, Louisiana
Flood Watch
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1241 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Northern Tangipahoa-
Central Tangipahoa-Northern Livingston-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Walthall-
Including the cities of Independence, Dolorosa, Salem, Livonia,
Plaquemine, Gillsburg, Tylertown, Felps, Gloster, Montpelier,
Dexter, Enon, Clinton, Fort Adams, Denham Springs, Liberty,
Jackson, White Castle, Tickfaw, Robert, Spillman, Walker,
Woodville, Franklinton, Baton Rouge, Wakefield, McComb, Addis,
Hammond, Amite, Bogalusa, Smithdale, New Roads, Bayou Sorrel, St.
Francisville, Port Allen, Livingston, Darlington, Wilmer,
Greensburg, Brusly, Centreville, Roseland, Lettsworth, Kentwood,
and Easleyville
1241 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
Iberville, Northern Livingston, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe
Coupee, St. Helena, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West
Feliciana and southern Mississippi, including the following
counties, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the area
beginning tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.
3 to 6 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts
will be possible, enhancing the flash flooding threat.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Warning for Clifton, Louisiana
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany
and Hancock Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.
For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 this evening at 1115 PM CDT.
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1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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