Active AlertsPine, LA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding Tylertown, Franklinton, BushModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton.
When: Until late Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 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.