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1/25/2024
WT Staff
HAPPENING NOW
Tangipahoa River flooding at Robert
Tchefuncte River and Bogue Falaya flooding near Covington
Water news for Thursday, January 25, 2024 - last updated 833 pm CST
National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook issued 333 am CST Jan 25
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible in all of southwestern and coastal Mississippi, and all of southeastern Louisiana with the exception of immediate coastal
portions of Lafourche, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes.
IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Streamflow Situation from USGS real-time streamflow monitoring stations around the eight watersheds of the state
Tangipahoa River started flooding early this morning near Robert, running a foot and a half over minor flood stage in Region 7 as of this update. Nearby in Region 7, Tchefuncte River breached minor flood stage at 11 pm last night at Covington, breached minor flood stage at Folsom at 4 am this morning and is currently flowing above moderate flood stage and still rising near Folsom.
Bogue Falaya River is flooding near Covington in Region 7. More to follow.
Bayou Dorcheat continues to flood near Springhill in Region 1 and Paw Paw Bayou runs above 99th percentile at Greenwood.
Bayou des Cannes began flooding around 130 am near Eunice in Region 4. Bayou San Patricio is still flowing above the 99th percentile near Benson.
Check black tags for flood, blue tags for 99th percentile flows with levels updated through the day.
Note WaterToday reports day-to-day changes recorded by USGS streamflow monitors on rivers and tributaries located in Louisiana, along with monitors upstream in the Mississippi River basin: Ohio, Georgia and southwest New York state. USGS creates a drought map from 7-day average streamflow readings, by comparing the average with the historic weekly normal flow value for each location. The drought ratings are below normal, moderate hydrologic drought, severe drought and extreme drought.
USGS Provisional Data Statement
Data are provisional and subject to revision until they have been thoroughly reviewed and received final approval. Current condition data relayed by satellite or other telemetry are automatically screened to not display improbable values until they can be verified.
Provisional data may be inaccurate due to instrument malfunctions or physical changes at the measurement site. Subsequent review based on field inspections and measurements may result in significant revisions to the data.
Data users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Information concerning the accuracy and appropriate uses of these data or concerning other hydrologic data may be obtained from the USGS.
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