Active AlertsDarlington, LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. For the Tickfaw Riverincluding Liverpool, Holden, Killian, MontpelierMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tickfaw River near Montpelier.
When: From late Monday night to Thursday evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Woodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
Additional Details: - At 6:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 15.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.