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River Flood Warning 48, NWS New Orleans, LA

March 26, 2021Washington Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 6:09 AM CDT for Washington Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Mar 27, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 6:09 AM CDT (11:09 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 4:06 PM CDT
In force
8 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 11.91 ft at Mar 27, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate5101503/2603/2703/28
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.

880 
WGUS44 KLIX 261109
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
609 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 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.


LAC117-270515-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0048.210327T1300Z-210328T0600Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210327T1300Z.210327T1800Z.210328T0000Z.NO/
609 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* From Saturday morning to late Saturday night.
* At 5:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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

$$
4 follow-up statements
261 
WGUS84 KLIX 261445
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

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

  Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Pike and Walthall 
  Counties.

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

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


MSC113-147-270845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210328T0534Z/
/TYTM6.2.ER.210326T0219Z.210326T1800Z.210327T2334Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Secondary roads in the vicinity of the 
  river will flood. Homes close to the river and portions of the 
  Hidden Springs Resort Park will be flooded. There will be 
  widespread flooding of pasture and farm land.


&&

LAT...LON 3113 9015 3112 9028 3120 9033 3120 9018

$$

LAC103-MSC045-109-270845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210405T0400Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.210324T0133Z.210331T0000Z.210404T2200Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday, April 04...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* Until Sunday, April 04.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet 
  Tuesday evening.
* 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.


&&

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

$$

LAC103-270845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0040.210327T0300Z-210330T2200Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.210327T0300Z.210329T0600Z.210330T1600Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush.
* From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 12.5 feet early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream 
  side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The 
  access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.


&&

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

$$

LAC117-270845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0048.210327T1312Z-210328T1600Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210327T1312Z.210328T0000Z.210328T1000Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* From Saturday morning to Sunday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Saturday morning to a crest of 12.5 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

$$

LAC103-117-MSC045-109-270845-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.210322T0000Z.210330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Bogalusa.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet 
  early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 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. 
  At 21 feet, property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa 
  Creek will begin to flood.


&&

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

$$

JFL
773 
WGUS84 KLIX 270216
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
916 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Pike and Walthall 
  Counties.

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.


MSC113-147-272030-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210327T2141Z/
/TYTM6.2.ER.210326T0219Z.210326T1915Z.210327T1541Z.NO/
916 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Secondary roads in the vicinity of the 
  river will flood. Homes close to the river and portions of the 
  Hidden Springs Resort Park will be flooded. Low-lying farm and 
  pasture land near the river will remain flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3113 9015 3112 9028 3120 9033 3120 9018

$$

LAC117-272030-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0048.210327T1312Z-210328T1600Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210327T1312Z.210328T0000Z.210328T1000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* From Saturday morning to Sunday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow 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

$$

KLG
252 
WGUS84 KLIX 271434
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...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, Hancock and 
  St. Tammany Counties.

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

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

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.


LAC103-280845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210331T1200Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210329T0600Z.210331T0600Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday 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 12.5 feet 
  early Monday 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.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream 
  side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The 
  access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.


&&

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

$$

LAC103-MSC045-109-280845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210406T1200Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.210324T0133Z.210331T0000Z.210406T0600Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday, April 06...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* Until Tuesday, April 06.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet 
  Tuesday evening.
* 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.


&&

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

$$

LAC103-117-MSC045-109-280845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.210322T0000Z.210330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Bogalusa.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet 
  early Tuesday morning.
* 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.


&&

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

$$

LAC117-280845-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210328T1600Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210327T1451Z.210328T0000Z.210328T1000Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest near 12.5 feet this 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

$$

JFL
887 
WGUS84 KLIX 272106
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
406 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

  Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish.

LAC117-272215-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210327T2106Z/
/FRNL1.1.ER.210327T1451Z.210328T0000Z.210328T1000Z.NO/
406 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 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 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.1 feet early 
  Thursday afternoon.


&&

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

$$

JFL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 3:38 PM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryLIX18 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.