Active AlertsCentral, Baton Rouge, LA

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 9:51 PM Jan. 10
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Comite River At Comite Joor Rd 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: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Comite River at Comite Joor Rd.
When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 Sunday afternoon at noon CST.

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