Active AlertsBolwood Acres, LA

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Louisiana Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge Parish. Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge 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 is expected.
Where: Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point.
When: From this morning to 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 this evening at 1145 PM CST.