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City of Covington
Thursday June 18th, 2026 :: 08:39 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 11:45AM

FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 838 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bogalusa, Covington, Poplarville, Abita Springs, Sun, Crossroads, Mcneil and Bush.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. TAMMANY, LA ... WASHINGTON, LA ... PEARL RIVER, MS

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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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