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River Flood Warning 17, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 24, 2016Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana; Harrison County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Feb 24, 2016, 10:32 AM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana; Harrison County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 24, 2016, 8:26 PM CST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2016, 10:32 AM CST (16:32 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2016, 8:26 PM CST
Expired
Feb 26, 2016, 1:43 PM CST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Harrison County, MS

The river

Written for the forecast point Wolf River above Gulfport (GLFM6).

Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
15 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02481521, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

847 
WGUS44 KLIX 241632
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1032 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans Baton Rouge has issued
a flood warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... 

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.



Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!



A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC047-251800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0017.160225T1200Z-160225T1800Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.160225T1200Z.160225T1200Z.160225T1200Z.NO/
1032 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At  8:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There 
  will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and 
  the road will become impassable very quickly.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3042 8919 3041 8922 3037 8922 3039 8917

&&






$$
6 follow-up statements
329 
WGUS84 KLIX 241718
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Mississippi...
 
  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish 
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
  Tammany Parish 
  Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish 
  Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany 
  Parish 
  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting St. Tammany...Washington...
  Hancock and Pearl River Counties/Parishes 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany...Hancock and 
  Pearl River Counties/Parishes 

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-250252-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160225T0252Z/
/CGSL1.1.ER.160224T0117Z.160224T0915Z.160224T2052Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington.
* until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 47.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 45.0 feet.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet...Water will encroach residential property in 
  the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the 
  river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to 
  property on the east bank.

&&

LAT...LON 3060 9010 3061 9019 3052 9014 3052 9004




$$

LAC103-252317-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160226T2019Z/
/CVEL1.2.ER.160223T2329Z.160225T0000Z.160226T1419Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...Homes along River Bend Road will flood. 
  Water will be in the ground floor classrooms of Christ Episcopal 
  School.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...River Bend Road will be under water 
  threatening adjacent homes. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ 
  Episcopal School grounds will remain flooded.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...There will be major flooding at Christ 
  Episcopal School and Bogue Falaya River Park.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Bogue Falaya River park will be inundated. 
  Some classrooms at Christ Episcopal School grounds will flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3052 9004 3052 9014 3042 9016 3042 9004




$$

LAC105-252317-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-160229T0600Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.160224T0643Z.160225T0600Z.160229T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* until late Sunday night.
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.5 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river with beach 
  areas under water.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025




$$

LAC103-252317-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-160227T0220Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.160224T0312Z.160225T0600Z.160226T2020Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Friday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Friday evening.
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday 
  early afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under 
  a few inches of water. The Goodbee commumunity is threatened with 
  flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles
  must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.


&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009




$$

LAC103-117-MSC045-109-252317-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BXAL1.2.ER.160128T0945Z.160212T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Pearl River Near Bogalusa.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.1 feet by 
  Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 18.5 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.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Woodlands and crop acreage along the river 
  will be flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Woodlands along the river and wildlife 
  management property will be flooded

&&

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




$$

LAC103-MSC045-109-252317-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160214T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by 
  early Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Lower portions of streets in river gardens 
  subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and 
  throughout honey island swamp will remain 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
* Impact...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
* Impact...At 14.0 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
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The east and west channels of the river will
  begin to merge. Honey island swamp trails will be under water as 
  inundation of the swamp begins

&&

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




$$

MSC047-251800-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0017.160225T1200Z-160225T1800Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.160225T1200Z.160225T1200Z.160225T1200Z.NO/
1118 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At  8:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There 
  will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and 
  the road will become impassable very quickly.

&&

LAT...LON 3042 8919 3041 8922 3037 8922 3039 8917




$$
888 
WGUS44 KLIX 250226
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
826 PM CST WED FEB 24 2016

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans Baton Rouge has issued
a flood warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Mississippi... 

  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
  St. Tammany Parish
  West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeill affecting Pearl River County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC109-250929-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0015.160225T0226Z-160225T0929Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1915Z.160225T0329Z.NO/
826 PM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeill.
* until late tonight.
* At 7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to below flood stage by 
  late tonight.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Some secondary roads near the stream north 
  of Picayune will be inundated. Beech Street and Westchester 
  Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will
  be subject to flooding in low places.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3066 8959 3080 8961 3079 8966 3071 8968

&&

LAT...LON 3066 8959 3080 8961 3079 8966 3071 8968


$$

LAC105-260826-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0016.160225T0226Z-160228T1800Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160225T0600Z.160228T1200Z.NO/
826 PM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* A  7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* The river is expected to crest near 16.4 feet late tonight, then
  fall by Noon Sunday.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river with beach 
  areas under water.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025

&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025


$$

LAC103-260826-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0017.160225T0226Z-160226T1836Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1845Z.160226T1236Z.NO/
826 PM CST WED FEB 24 2016

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising to near 22.6
  feet by tomorrow morning, then fall below flood stage Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under 
  a few inches of water. The Goodbee commumunity is threatened with 
  flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles
  must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009

&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009


$$
216 
WGUS84 KLIX 251537
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
937 AM CST THU FEB 25 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
Tammany Parish 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-262137-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-160227T1400Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1845Z.160227T0800Z.NO/
937 AM CST THU FEB 25 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  8:30 AM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has already crested and is expected to fall 
  below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009




$$
825 
WGUS84 KLIX 260146
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
746 PM CST THU FEB 25 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
  St. Tammany Parish 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local TV and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-270746-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-160227T1400Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1845Z.160227T0800Z.NO/
746 PM CST THU FEB 25 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009




$$
164 
WGUS84 KLIX 261541
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
941 AM CST FRI FEB 26 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
Tammany Parish 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-262133-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-160226T2133Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1845Z.160226T1533Z.NO/
941 AM CST FRI FEB 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until this afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM Friday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has already crested and is expected to fall 
  below flood stage by late this morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009




$$
133 
WGUS84 KLIX 261943
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
143 PM CST FRI FEB 26 2016

...The flood warning has been cancelled for the following river in 
Louisiana...
 
The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
St. Tammany Parish

&&

LAC103-262013-
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/CUSL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160224T1845Z.160226T1537Z.NO/
143 PM CST FRI FEB 26 2016

The Flood Warning has been cancelled for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* At 1:30 PM Friday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  9:37 AM Friday.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage. No flooding is
  expected in the near future.


&&

LAT...LON 3059 9018 3059 9022 3048 9014 3049 9009




$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 24, 10:14 AM CST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 10:14 AM CST, 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1014 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

.MORNING UPDATE...
COOLER AIR FILTERING DOWN INTO THE REGION AS MODERATE NORTHWEST
FLOW WITH GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE THIS MORNING. TEMPERATURES WERE A
TAD BIT COOLER THAN THE HOURLY FORECAST GRIDS...HOWEVER...HIGH
TEMPERATURE VALUES FORECASTED COULD STILL BE OBTAINABLE WITH JUST
A WEE BIT OF SUNSHINE. THEREFORE WILL LET THE TEMPERATURE
FORECAST RIDE. INLAND WINDS REMAIN BELOW WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA
AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO COME DOWN IN THE AFTERNOON. COASTAL WATERS
HAZARDS LOOK GOOD AS MISSISSIPPI CANYON 311A AND SHIP SHOAL 178
WERE IN THE GALE WARNING CRITERIA JUST A SHORT TIME AGO WHEN I
CHECKED. NEARSHORE WATERS GOING TO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA
STARTING AT NOON LOOKS GOOD. COASTAL FORECAST ALREADY ISSUED.

NO CHANGES TO CURRENT ZONE FORECAST. LET IT RIDE.

06

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA/

AVIATION...FOR 12Z TAF ISSUANCE. STRONG, GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL BE THE MAIN CONCERN THIS MORNING,HOWEVER MVFR CEILINGS
WILL ALSO LINGER THROUGH THIS MORNING AT MOST TERMINALS. PATCHY -DZ
WILL ALSO OCCUR AROUND KMCB. AS LOW PRESSURE TO THE NORTH MOVES AWAY
CEILINGS WILL GRADUALLY LIFT AND CLEAR AND WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 517 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016/

DISCUSSION...
STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING AS THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT REMAINS TIGHT BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE
SYSTEM OVER WRN TN. GRADIENT WILL GRADUALLY LOOSEN TODAY AND
TONIGHT AS THE LOW CONTINUES TO PULL AWAY TO THE NE AND HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS INTO THE WRN GULF. HAVE LEFT THE WIND ADVISORY
GOING UNTIL 6AM...WITH MOST LOCATIONS AWAY FROM THE LAKES AND GULF
ALREADY BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. AMPLE WRAP AROUND CLOUD COVER TO
PREVAIL THROUGH THE MORNING...WITH SOME EROSION FROM THE
WEST/SOUTHWEST EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AS THE SHORTWAVE TROF PULLS
OFF TO THE NE AND DRIER AIR ADVECTS IN ALOFT.

COOLER AND DRIER WEATHER EXPECTED TO PREVAIL INTO THE
WEEKEND...WITH A REINFORCING FRONT CROSSING THE AREA THU NIGHT
AND SFC HIGH PRESSURE SETTLING IN FRI AND SAT. THE SFC HIGH IS
PROGGED TO SHIFT OFF TO THE EAST LATE SAT INTO SUN WITH A MOIST
ONSHORE FLOW BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO END THE WEEKEND AND START THE
NEW WORK WEEK. GLOBAL MODELS DEPICT ANOTHER PACIFIC SHORTWAVE
DIGGING INTO THE SRN PLAINS TWD EARLY TO MIDDLE PART OF NEXT
WEEK...THOUGH CONTINUITY/CONSISTENCY REMAINS PROBLEMATIC.

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MARINE...
STRONG AND GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS
MORNING IN THE WAKE OF A COLD FRONT THAT MOVED THROUGH THE REGION
TUESDAY EVENING. EXTENDED THE GALE WARNING FOR THE OUTER GULF
WATERS THROUGH 6 PM. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE TODAY AND
TONIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE WEST...WITH ANOTHER
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM BUILDING IN FROM THE NORTHWEST TO START THE
WEEKEND. AN ONSHORE FLOW WILL RETURN SUNDAY AS THE HIGH SHIFTS OFF
TO THE EAST.

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DECISION SUPPORT...

DSS CODE....ORANGE.
DEPLOYED...NONE.
ACTIVATION...NONE.
ACTIVITIES...RIVER FLOODING CONTINUES ON AREA RIVERS
             WIND ADVISORY
             GALE WARNING AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

DECISION SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) CODE LEGEND
GREEN  = NO WEATHER IMPACTS THAT REQUIRE ACTION
BLUE   = LONG FUSED WATCH/WARNING/ADVISORY IN EFFECT OR HIGH
         VISIBILITY EVENT
YELLOW = HEIGHTENED IMPACTS WITH SHORT FUSED WATCH/WARNING/ADVISORY
         ISSUANCES; RADAR SUPPORT
ORANGE = HIGH IMPACTS - SLIGHT TO MODERATE RISK SEVERE; NEARBY
         TROPICAL EVENTS; HAZMAT OR OTHER LARGE EPISODES
RED    = FULL ENGAGEMENT FOR MODERATE RISK SVR AND/OR DIRECT
         TROPICAL THREATS; EVENTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  55  37  62  34 /  20   0   0   0
BTR  59  37  66  36 /  10   0   0   0
ASD  58  42  64  40 /  10   0   0   0
MSY  59  43  65  43 /  10   0   0   0
GPT  58  42  63  40 /   0   0   0   0
PQL  58  41  62  39 /  10   0   0   0

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...NONE.
GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR GMZ532-534-
     536-538-550-552-555.

     GALE WARNING UNTIL NOON CST TODAY FOR GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-
     552-555.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
     TONIGHT FOR GMZ557-570-572-575-577.

     GALE WARNING UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ557-570-572-575-
     577.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ530.

MS...NONE.
GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR GMZ534-536-
     538-550-552-555.

     GALE WARNING UNTIL NOON CST TODAY FOR GMZ532-534-536-538-550-552-
     555.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
     TONIGHT FOR GMZ570-572-575-577.

     GALE WARNING UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ570-572-575-577.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 4:56 AM CST, 5 hours 36 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
456 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-LAZ034>037-
039-040-046>050-056>072-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-242300-
LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
LAKE BORGNE-CHANDELEUR SOUND-BRETON SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT FOURCHON TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TO PORT FOURCHON OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM BOOTHVILLE LA TO THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MS TO STAKE ISLAND LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT FOURCHON TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TO PORT FOURCHON FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM STAKE ISLAND LA TO THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MS TO STAKE ISLAND LA FROM 20 TO
60 NM-POINTE COUPEE-WEST FELICIANA-EAST FELICIANA-ST. HELENA-
WASHINGTON-ST. TAMMANY-IBERVILLE-WEST BATON ROUGE-
EAST BATON ROUGE-ASCENSION-LIVINGSTON-ASSUMPTION-ST. JAMES-
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST-UPPER LAFOURCHE-ST. CHARLES-UPPER JEFFERSON-
ORLEANS-UPPER PLAQUEMINES-UPPER ST. BERNARD-UPPER TERREBONNE-
LOWER TERREBONNE-LOWER LAFOURCHE-LOWER JEFFERSON-
LOWER PLAQUEMINES-LOWER ST. BERNARD-NORTHERN TANGIPAHOA-
SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA-WILKINSON-AMITE-PIKE-WALTHALL-PEARL RIVER-
HANCOCK-HARRISON-JACKSON-
456 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
LOUISIANA...SOUTH MISSISSIPPI AND THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

STRONG AND GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY IN
THE WAKE OF A COLD FRONT THAT MOVED THROUGH THE AREA TUESDAY
NIGHT. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING.
GALE WARNINGS AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE
LAKES AND GULF WATERS. PLEASE SEE THOSE PRODUCTS FOR MORE
INFORMATION.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

THE RISK OF WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 24, 6:08 AM CST, 4 hours 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
608 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0455 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 50 SSW TAMBOUR BAY BUOY 28.52N 90.98W
02/24/2016  M58 MPH          GMZ570             XX   AWOS

            SHIP SHOAL AWOS REPORTED A 50 KNOT WIND GUST.

&&

BWAGNER
Local storm report, Feb 24, 6:11 AM CST, 4 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
611 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0455 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 52 SW TAMBOUR BAY BUOY  28.60N 91.20W
02/24/2016  M58.00 MPH       GMZ570             XX   AWOS

            SHIP SHOAL AWOS REPORTED A 50 KNOT WIND GUST.

&&

BWAGNER
Local storm report, Feb 24, 6:15 AM CST, 4 hours 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
615 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 45 SSE GRAND ISLE CMAN  28.64N 89.79W
02/24/2016  M58 MPH          GMZ572             XX   AWOS

            MISSISSIPPI CANYON AWOS KMDJ REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 50
            KNOTS.

&&

BWAGNER
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:18 AM CST, 3 hours 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
718 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0114 PM     TORNADO          3 E MONTPELIER          30.68N 90.60W
02/23/2016                   ST. HELENA         LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TRAILER RECEIVED MODERATE DAMAGE AND WAS ROLLED OVER. IN
            ADDITION MULTIPLE TREES WERE DAMAGED.

&&

CBANNAN
Local storm report, Feb 24, 9:40 AM CST, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
940 AM CST WED FEB 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     TORNADO          1 WNW LACOMBE           30.31N 89.94W
02/23/2016                   ST. TAMMANY        LA   NWS STORM SURVEY

            MOSTLY TREES SNAPPED AND MINOR SHINGLE DAMAGE. 50-75
            YARDS WIDE BEFORE DISSIPATING. ALSO EF-0 IN MADISONVILLE
            50 YARDS WIDE. DAMAGE TO BOAT SHED AND SOME FASCIA OFF
            ROOF OF T RIVERS BAR. MORE DETAILS WILL BE SENT AT THE
            CONCLUSION OF THE SURVEY LATER TODAY.

&&

24/RR

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 6:53 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX52 min
Feb 23, 7:52 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany53 min
Feb 24, 4:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany20 hr
Feb 24, 4:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany43 hr
Feb 24, 4:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLIXTangipahoa5 days
Feb 24, 4:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa4 days
Feb 23, 6:21 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXHancock, Harrison, Pearl River54 min
Feb 23, 7:00 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXHarrison, Jackson45 min
Feb 24, 4:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLIXHarrison, Pearl River42 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Louisiana, 2016River Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.