Active AlertsEast Baton Rouge

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge Parish. For the Amite And Comite River
S: including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia, Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepa
S: elevated river levels are forecast.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point.
When: Until Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, The river will begin to flood property along Bayou Manchac and the Amite River. Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be flooded.
Additional Details: - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet early Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. 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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CST.