Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. Bogue Falaya River At Camp Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Walthall and Pike Counties. Bogue Chitto River At Franklinton affecting Washington Parish. Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Bogue Falaya...including Camp Covington, Boston St in Covington...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Bogue Chitto River...including Tylertown, Franklinton, Bush...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate flooding in areas near the stream in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be impassable with some homes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 12/16/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood