Active AlertsSlidell, 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 forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River near Bush.
When: From late tonight to Friday evening.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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.