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City of Covington
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 :: 06:42 p.m. CST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:45PM Wednesday

FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 845 PM CST.

* At 641 PM CST, emergency management reported flash flooding with multiple reports of significant flooding on major roadways along with water approaching businesses in the Covington and Mandeville area. Between 4.5 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville and Lacombe. This includes the follwing Interstate... Interstate 12 between mile markers 58 and 71.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. TAMMANY, LA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
City of Covington
317 N Jefferson Ave
Covington, LA 70433

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-892-1811

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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