Active AlertsDavo, MS

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish. Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Walthall and Pike Counties. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County. Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tickfaw Riverincluding Liverpool, Holden, Montpelier Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tangipahoa Riverincluding Osyka, Kentwood, Robert Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding Tylertown, Franklinton, BushMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: Bogue Chitto River near Tylertown.
When: Until late tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 25.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding of Hidden Springs Resort Park. Homes and secondary roads in the vicinity of the river will remain flooded. There will be widespread flooding of pasture and farm land.
Additional Details: - At 10:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 24.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. 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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. 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 late tonight at 145 AM CST.