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River Flood Warning 9, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Feb 11, 2021, 8:06 PM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Feb 12, 2021, 6:34 AM CST. It was in force for 70 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2021, 8:06 PM CST (02:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2021, 6:34 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2021, 4:58 AM CST
- In force
- 70 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 23.82 ft at Feb 13, 2021, 5:00 PM CST.
- 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.
731 WGUS44 KLIX 120206 FLWLIX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 806 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... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany 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. && LAC103-121415- /O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0009.210213T0000Z-210213T1200Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210213T0000Z.210213T0000Z.210213T0600Z.NO/ 806 PM CST Thu Feb 11 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 Friday evening to Saturday morning. * At 7:30 PM CST Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 20.0 feet. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 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 $$ PG
8 follow-up statements
877 WGUS84 KLIX 121234 RRA FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 634 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && LAC103-130045- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.210212T1234Z-210214T0600Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210213T0000Z.210214T0000Z.NO/ 634 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * From this morning to late Saturday night. * At 5:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 20.2 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM CST Friday was 20.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$
630 WGUS84 KLIX 121713 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1113 AM CST Fri Feb 12 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. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...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 1115 PM CST. && LAC103-130515- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210214T0700Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210213T0000Z.210214T0100Z.NO/ 1113 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until late Saturday night. * At 8:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 20.5 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 21.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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 $$ JFL
366 WGUS84 KLIX 130256 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 856 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM CST. && LAC103-131500- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210214T0834Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210213T0600Z.210214T0234Z.NO/ 856 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until late Saturday night. * At 7:30 PM CST Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CST Friday was 21.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on 08/30/2005. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ GP
750 WGUS84 KLIX 131658 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1058 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...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. && LAC103-140500- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210215T1222Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210214T0600Z.210215T0622Z.NO/ 1058 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until Monday morning. * At 9:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 23.2 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 9:30 AM CST Saturday was 23.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet by late Saturday night. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ GP
908 WGUS84 KLIX 131724 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1124 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CST. && LAC103-140530- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210215T1222Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210214T0600Z.210215T0622Z.NO/ 1124 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until Monday morning. * At 10:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 23.4 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CST Saturday was 23.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet by late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage by early Monday morning. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ GP
283 WGUS84 KLIX 140114 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 714 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && LAC103-141315- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210215T1222Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210214T0600Z.210215T0622Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until Monday morning. * At 6:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 23.8 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 6:30 PM CST Saturday was 23.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to continue to crest near 23.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. 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 $$ KLG
226 WGUS84 KLIX 141610 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1010 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM CST. && LAC103-150415- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210215T0912Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210214T0900Z.210215T0312Z.NO/ 1010 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until late tonight. * At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 22.2 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CST Sunday was 23.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet Friday morning. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ GP
647 WGUS84 KLIX 150117 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 717 PM CST Sun Feb 14 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && LAC103-151100- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210215T1058Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210212T1038Z.210214T0900Z.210215T0458Z.NO/ 717 PM CST Sun Feb 14 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. * Until late tonight. * At 6:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM CST Sunday was 21.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 12.8 feet Friday evening. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 03/14/1999. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ KLG
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, 8:07 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, 10:55 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Livingston | 52 hr |
| 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.