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River Flood Warning 16, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Feb 12, 2021, 10:55 AM CST for East Baton Rouge Parish, Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Feb 12, 2021, 8:50 PM CST. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2021, 10:55 AM CST (16:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2021, 8:50 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 14, 2021, 3:21 PM CST
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
The river
Written for the forecast point Amite River at Denham Springs (DENL1). The gauge peaked at 31.35 ft at Feb 13, 2021, 11:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 29 ft
- Moderate stage
- 35 ft
- Major stage
- 39 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07378500, 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.
400 WGUS44 KLIX 121655 FLWLIX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1055 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CST. && LAC033-063-130500- /O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0016.210213T0421Z-210214T1041Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0421Z.210213T1800Z.210214T0440Z.NO/ 1055 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flood Warning for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * From this evening to late Saturday night. * At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 26.7 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 30.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ JFL
6 follow-up statements
913 WGUS84 KLIX 122025 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 225 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CST. && LAC033-063-130830- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0016.210213T0320Z-210214T2315Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0320Z.210214T0000Z.210214T1715Z.NO/ 225 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * From this evening to Sunday afternoon. * At 1:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 27.6 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 30.5 feet by Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ JFL
697 WGUS84 KLIX 130155 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 755 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...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. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM CST. && LAC033-063-131400- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0016.210213T0320Z-210214T2315Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0320Z.210214T0000Z.210214T1715Z.NO/ 755 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 1:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 27.6 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 30.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the western most parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ GP
752 WGUS84 KLIX 130250 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 850 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 845 AM CST. && LAC033-063-131500- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0016.210213T0250Z-210214T2315Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0057Z.210214T0000Z.210214T1715Z.NO/ 850 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * From this evening to Sunday afternoon. * At 8:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 29.3 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CST Friday was 29.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ GP
495 WGUS84 KLIX 131653 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1053 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...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. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CST. && LAC033-063-140500- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210214T2212Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0057Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1612Z.NO/ 1053 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 31.3 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CST Saturday was 31.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ GP
553 WGUS84 KLIX 140129 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 729 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point affecting East Baton Rouge Parish. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && LAC033-063-141330- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210214T2212Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0057Z.210213T1830Z.210214T1612Z.NO/ 729 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 7:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 30.9 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CST Saturday was 31.4 feet. * Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning, then continue falling to 18.5 feet Thursday evening. * Impact...At 30.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ LAC033-141330- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210216T0651Z/ /BYML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210215T0000Z.210216T0051Z.NO/ 729 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Bayou Manchac Point. * Until late Monday night. * The river stage is currently at 7.8 feet * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be impassable. A few homes on Horseshoe Drive will flood. Water will be approaching Kendalwood Road and access to property will be threatened. && LAT...LON 3037 9084 3031 9090 3040 9102 3040 9092 $$ KLG
000 WGUS84 KLIX 141619 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1019 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Louisiana... Amite River At Denham Springs affecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Amite And Comite Rivers...including Olive Branch, Comite Joor Rd, Darlington, Grangeville, Magnolia , Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac Point, Bayou Manchac Near Little Prairie, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Maurepas...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 330 PM CST. && LAC033-063-142130- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210214T2121Z/ /DENL1.1.ER.210213T0057Z.210213T1830Z.210214T1521Z.NO/ 1019 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Amite River At Denham Springs. * Until this afternoon. * At 9:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 29.0 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CST Sunday was 29.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to below flood stage by 11 AM today. * Impact...At 29.0 feet, Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. && LAT...LON 3040 9092 3040 9102 3050 9102 3050 9092 $$ GP
The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 8:04 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Tangipahoa | 5 days |
| Feb 11, 8:06 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 3 days |
| Feb 11, 8:07 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 39 hr |
| Feb 11, 9:41 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 8 hr |
| Feb 12, 7:23 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 67 min | |
| Feb 12, 9:28 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 62 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:12 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Washington | 33 hr |
| Feb 12, 10:50 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge | 3 days |
| Feb 12, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Helena | 24 hr |
| Feb 12, 3:30 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LIX | 39 hr |
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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.