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Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1110 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,
  East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

&&

LAC033-077-125-170345-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240602T0000Z/
/RRLL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240521T0000Z.240601T1800Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, JUNE 01...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, June 01.

* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red
  River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps
  and river bottom farm land will be under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 49.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.5
    feet early Monday afternoon and will likely remain above
    flood through the end of the month.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3074 9137 3071 9159 3102 9170 3103 9153


$$

JL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany
  and Hancock Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
  Counties.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

&&

LAC117-MSC109-170415-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.240515T1250Z.240518T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
  will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
  inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
    feet Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969


$$

JL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany
  and Hancock Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
  Counties.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

&&

LAC103-170415-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240520T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogue Chitto River near Bush.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The access road upstream of the bridge
  will flood. The river will leave the main channel on the left bank
  below the bridge flooding woodlands on either side of Louisiana
  Highway 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 11.5
    feet early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3067 8995 3063 8983 3053 8978 3053 8982
      3058 8986 3062 8999 3081 9018 3081 9012


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany
  and Hancock Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
  Counties.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton,
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

&&

LAC103-MSC045-109-170415-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240519T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
  throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
  vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
  the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be
  closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5
    feet Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976


$$

Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
913 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.

For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

&&

MSC109-170415-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0066.240518T0834Z-240519T1716Z/
/MNLM6.1.ER.240518T0834Z.240518T1800Z.240519T1115Z.NO/
913 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO EARLY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.

* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
  passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
  threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
  cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
  routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
  confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to
  flooding in low places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Saturday morning to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959


$$

SO

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1052 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
  Concordia Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.

&&

LAC029-MSC001-157-170600-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0096.240519T1500Z-240524T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.240519T1500Z.240520T0000Z.240523T1200Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY, MAY
24...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Friday, May 24.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 46.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Sunday
    morning to 48.5 feet Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  46.1  Thu 10 am CD 46.9  47.6  48.1


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

sas20

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
947 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

  Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie

  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

  Village Creek Near Kountze

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Burkeville

  Neches River Near Evadale

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

&&

LAC001-039-097-171500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0089.240518T0712Z-240520T1000Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.240518T0712Z.240519T0000Z.240520T0400Z.UU/
947 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO EARLY MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice.

* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
  a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Saturday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Saturday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  11.4  Thu 9 am CDT 10.6  16.8  17.2


&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
947 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

  Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine

  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

  Calcasieu River Near Oakdale

  Calcasieu River Near Kinder

  Calcasieu River Near Oberlin

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

  Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

  Neches River Near Town Bluff

  Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

&&

LAC001-053-113-171500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0082.240518T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.240518T1200Z.240521T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
  occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Saturday morning and continue rising to 4.5 feet Monday
    evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   3.6   Thu 9 am CDT 3.7   4.0   4.3


&&

LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
      3025 9266


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
917 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Caldwell, La
  Salle, Winn and Grant Parishes.

For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 930 AM CDT.

&&

LAC021-043-059-127-171430-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0133.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RHLL1.1.ER.240515T1315Z.240520T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of
  hunting camps.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 33.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 36.0 feet Monday
    morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    36.1 feet on 03/18/1973.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3180 9237 3160 9239 3147 9224 3149 9218
      3169 9233


$$

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