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River Flood Warning 151, NWS New Orleans, LA

June 6, 2021Washington Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Jun 6, 2021, 8:51 PM CDT for Washington Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 6:09 AM CDT. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 6, 2021, 8:51 PM CDT (01:51 UTC)
In effect from: Jun 7, 2021, 6:09 AM CDT
Expired: Jun 8, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 37 hr
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Washington Parish, LA

The river

Written for the forecast point Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton (FRNL1). The gauge peaked at 16.33 ft at Jun 7, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 12 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 21 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02491500, 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.

047 
WGUS44 KLIX 070151
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
851 PM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, 
Bush...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 when updates are needed.

&&


LAC117-072000-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0151.210607T1648Z-210609T0000Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210607T1648Z.210608T0600Z.210608T1800Z.NO/
851 PM CDT Sun Jun 6 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The national guard armory and parish 
  corrections facility will require flood protection measures as 
  river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended


&&

LAT...LON 3078 9006 3078 9018 3112 9028 3113 9015

$$

4 follow-up statements

817 
WGUS44 KLIX 071109
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
609 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, 
Bush...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 when updates are needed.

&&


LAC117-080515-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0151.210607T1109Z-210609T1017Z/
/FRNL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.210608T0000Z.210609T0417Z.NO/
609 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until early Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* From this morning to early Wednesday morning.
* At 5:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:00 AM CDT Monday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Homes, recreational camps, and industry for 
  a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge will be 
  flooded. Bogue Citto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some 
  homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana 
  Highway 10 will flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 
  feet on 06/05/1928.


&&

LAT...LON 3078 9006 3078 9018 3112 9028 3113 9015

$$

TE

639 
WGUS84 KLIX 071635
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

  Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.

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

  Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County.

  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


MSC047-071745-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0148.210608T1200Z-210607T1635Z/
/DIBM6.1.ER.210608T1200Z.210608T1200Z.210608T1200Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville 
has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 5.4 feet this evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8888 3044 8888 3043 8898 3048 8898

$$

LAC117-080445-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-210609T0600Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210607T1300Z.210609T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.5 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin 
  to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north 
  of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand 
  and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access 
  roads to recreational areas will flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 
  feet on 02/13/2013.


&&

LAT...LON 3078 9006 3078 9018 3112 9028 3113 9015

$$

MSC113-080445-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0150.000000T0000Z-210608T0600Z/
/OSYM6.1.ER.210607T1530Z.210607T1800Z.210608T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tangipahoa River At Osyka.
* Until late tonight.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Pastures and woodlands along with some crop 
  land near the river will be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 
  feet on 01/28/2018.


&&

LAT...LON 3097 9042 3098 9048 3103 9048 3103 9042

$$

MSC047-080445-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0149.000000T0000Z-210608T0600Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210608T0000Z.210608T0000Z.210608T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 12.0 feet this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 
  feet on 05/14/1990.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

LAC105-080445-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0145.000000T0000Z-210612T0143Z/
/ROBL1.2.ER.210607T0116Z.210608T1800Z.210611T1942Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 17.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks must 
  be completed. Water covers the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary 
  roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as 
  Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of 
  Robert will be under water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 
  feet on 03/11/2011.


&&

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

$$

MSC047-080445-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0147.210607T2000Z-210608T2048Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.210607T2000Z.210608T0600Z.210608T1448Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with 
  deep water on the east bridge approach.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 
  feet on 03/14/2016.


&&

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

$$

940 
WGUS84 KLIX 080214
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
914 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 when updates are needed.

&&


LAC117-082015-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-210608T2248Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210607T1300Z.210608T1648Z.NO/
914 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The national guard armory and parish 
  corrections facility will require flood protection measures as 
  river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended


&&

LAT...LON 3078 9006 3078 9018 3112 9028 3113 9015

$$

MSC047-082015-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0147.000000T0000Z-210608T2046Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.210607T2034Z.210608T0600Z.210608T1446Z.NO/
914 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will 
  fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with 
  deep water on the east bridge approach.


&&

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

$$

TD

233 
WGUS84 KLIX 081431
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
931 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled 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 River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, 
Bush...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 when updates are needed.

&&


LAC117-081545-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-210608T1431Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210607T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.6 feet Sunday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3078 9006 3078 9018 3112 9028 3113 9015

$$

LAC103-090845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0156.210608T1431Z-210610T1800Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.210608T1340Z.210609T0600Z.210610T1200Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush.
* From this morning to early Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...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.


&&

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

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 7, 2:04 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	21 hr
Jun 7, 2:04 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	60 hr

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Sources

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