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River Flood Warning 6, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 11, 2021East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Feb 11, 2021, 2:00 PM CST for East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Feb 11, 2021, 10:31 PM CST. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 11, 2021, 2:00 PM CST (20:00 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 11, 2021, 10:31 PM CST
Expired: Feb 13, 2021, 6:23 PM CST
In force: 44 hr
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

The river

Written for the forecast point Comite River near Comite Joor Rd. (CMTL1). The gauge peaked at 25.35 ft at Feb 12, 2021, 6:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 16 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 07378000, 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.

740 
WGUS44 KLIX 112000
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
200 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&


LAC033-120800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0006.210212T0457Z-210213T0036Z/
/CMTL1.1.ER.210212T0457Z.210212T1200Z.210212T1835Z.NO/
200 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* From this evening to Friday evening.
* At 1:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 24.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

KLG

7 follow-up statements

705 
WGUS84 KLIX 120200
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
800 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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.

&&


LAC033-121400-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.210212T0431Z-210213T0035Z/
/CMTL1.1.ER.210212T0431Z.210212T1200Z.210212T1835Z.NO/
800 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 24.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

PG

631 
WGUS84 KLIX 121233
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
633 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&


LAC033-130045-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210213T1332Z/
/CMTL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210212T1800Z.210213T0732Z.NO/
633 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 6:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:15 AM CST Friday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

427 
WGUS84 KLIX 121700
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1100 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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.

&&


LAC033-130500-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210213T1253Z/
/CMTL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210212T1800Z.210213T0653Z.NO/
1100 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 24.4 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 near 24.5 feet 
  or just below moderate flood stage by this afternoon. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 
  feet on 10/28/2006.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

JFL

958 
WGUS84 KLIX 122003
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
203 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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 215 AM CST.

&&


LAC033-130815-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210213T1818Z/
/CMTL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.210212T2100Z.210213T1217Z.NO/
203 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 1:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:15 PM CST Friday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.3 feet 
  late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

JFL

322 
WGUS84 KLIX 130149
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
749 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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 745 AM CST.

&&


LAC033-131400-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210213T1819Z/
/CMTL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.210212T2100Z.210213T1217Z.NO/
749 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 1:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:15 PM CST Friday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river has already crested and is expected to fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.5 
  feet on 04/23/1977.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

GP

298 
WGUS84 KLIX 130301
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
901 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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 900 AM CST.

&&


LAC033-131515-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210213T1817Z/
/CMTL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.210213T0000Z.210213T1217Z.NO/
901 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate 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 25.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 1.7 feet Wednesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Subdivisions between the Comite River and 
  Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent 
  recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 
  downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment 
  should be moved to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

GP

907 
WGUS84 KLIX 131652
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1052 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

  Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish.

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 630 PM CST.

&&


LAC033-140030-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210214T0023Z/
/CMTL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210213T0000Z.210213T1823Z.NO/
1052 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Comite River At Comite Joor Rd.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 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 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 4.4 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, High water will prevent recreational and 
  industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the 
  Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved 
  to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 9095 3046 9108 3056 9118 3066 9114
      3066 9103

$$

GP

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 11, 2:58 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	West Baton Rouge	47 min
Feb 11, 3:45 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	West Feliciana	45 min
Feb 11, 4:05 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	West Feliciana	40 min
Feb 11, 5:11 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	East Feliciana	34 min
Feb 11, 5:46 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	East Feliciana, Saint Helena	29 min
Feb 11, 6:41 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Saint Helena	3 hr
Feb 11, 7:22 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Saint Helena	53 min
Feb 11, 8:51 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Washington	54 min
Feb 11, 9:10 AM CST	Tornado Warning	LIX	Washington	28 min
Feb 11, 9:35 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee and 4 more	3 hr
Feb 11, 10:20 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Livingston, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist	55 min
Feb 11, 10:27 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Ascension, Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany and 2 more	3 hr
Feb 11, 11:06 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington	2 hr
Feb 11, 11:15 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Saint Tammany	60 min
Feb 11, 11:26 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	19 days
Feb 11, 11:26 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany, Washington	4 days
Feb 11, 11:26 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	5 days
Feb 11, 11:35 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist and 1 more	3 hr
Feb 11, 12:04 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles	3 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.