Active AlertsLivingston

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 7:38 PM Jan. 11

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CST.

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Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 7:42 PM Jan. 11

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana Amite River At Denham Springs affecting East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes. 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 Denham Springs.
When: Until Tuesday evening.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 25.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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.

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