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River Flood Warning 110, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 4, 2021Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at May 4, 2021, 9:06 PM CDT for Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at May 6, 2021, 8:51 AM CDT. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 4, 2021, 9:06 PM CDT (02:06 UTC)
In effect from: May 6, 2021, 8:51 AM CDT
Expired: May 7, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT
In force: 33 hr
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Saint Tammany Parish, LA

The river

Written for the forecast point Tchefuncte River near Covington (CUSL1). The gauge peaked at 20.66 ft at May 6, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 18 ft
Minor stage: 20 ft
Moderate stage: 25 ft
Major stage: 28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07375050, 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.

498 
WGUS44 KLIX 050206
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
906 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

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

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


LAC103-052015-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0110.210506T1800Z-210507T0600Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1800Z.210506T1800Z.210507T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Thursday afternoon then rise to a crest of 20.0 feet Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

BL

7 follow-up statements

616 
WGUS84 KLIX 051425
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
925 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021

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

  Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. 
  Tammany Parish.

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

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


LAC103-060830-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0111.210505T1800Z-210507T0000Z/
/CVEL1.1.ER.210505T1800Z.210506T0600Z.210506T1800Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington.
* From this afternoon to Thursday evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 7.5 feet late tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Water will rise onto the west bank flooding 
  property of the Bogue Falaya Towers at East Boston Street and 
  threatening commercial property on the east bank near Military 
  Road. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ Episcopal School grounds 
  will begin to flood.


&&

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

$$

LAC103-060830-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0110.210506T1800Z-210507T0600Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1800Z.210506T1800Z.210507T0000Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise flood at 20.0 feet early 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

JFL

753 
WGUS84 KLIX 060129
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
829 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

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

  Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. 
  Tammany Parish.

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

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


LAC103-061930-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210507T1030Z/
/CVEL1.1.ER.210506T0030Z.210506T1200Z.210507T0430Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Water will rise onto the west bank flooding 
  property of the Bogue Falaya Towers at East Boston Street and 
  threatening commercial property on the east bank near Military 
  Road. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ Episcopal School grounds 
  will begin to flood.


&&

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

$$

LAC103-061930-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0110.210506T1800Z-210507T0600Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1800Z.210506T1800Z.210507T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

TD

043 
WGUS84 KLIX 061351
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
851 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021

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

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


LAC103-070800-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0110.210506T1351Z-210507T1000Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1222Z.210506T1800Z.210507T0400Z.NO/
851 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* From this morning to late tonight.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

PG

922 
WGUS84 KLIX 061942
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
242 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

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

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


LAC103-071345-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-210507T2024Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1222Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1424Z.NO/
242 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

PG

736 
WGUS84 KLIX 070053
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
753 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

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

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


LAC103-071900-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-210507T2000Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1222Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1400Z.NO/
753 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.4 
  feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

TD

682 
WGUS84 KLIX 071316
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
816 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021

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

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


LAC103-080000-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-210508T0000Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1222Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1800Z.NO/
816 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* Until this evening.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

BL

202 
WGUS84 KLIX 072300
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
600 PM CDT Fri May 7 2021

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

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

LAC103-080000-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-210507T2300Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.210506T1222Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1800Z.NO/
600 PM CDT Fri May 7 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 
Near Covington has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* At 5:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.0 feet by Monday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 4, 7:21 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		54 min
May 4, 8:03 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Tangipahoa	27 min
May 4, 8:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Washington	17 min
May 4, 8:21 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		54 min
May 4, 10:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa	27 min
May 4, 10:06 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		24 min
May 4, 10:25 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		65 min
May 4, 10:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa	5 min
May 5, 12:47 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist	103 min
May 5, 1:15 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Orleans	45 min
May 5, 4:24 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Saint Tammany	3 hr
May 5, 6:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	25 hr
May 5, 6:45 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist	2 hr
May 5, 7:01 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	89 min
May 5, 7:20 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist	115 min
May 5, 7:39 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		36 min
May 5, 7:48 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Orleans, Saint Tammany	117 min
May 5, 8:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles	2 hr
May 5, 8:25 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard	2 hr
May 5, 9:23 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		67 min
May 5, 10:25 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		50 min
May 5, 10:31 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		59 min
May 5, 11:11 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		49 min

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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.