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Flood warning issued for French Settlement & Maurepas along Amite River

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LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA (WAFB) -

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for some places along the Amite River.

Forecasters issued the warning at French Settlement and at Maurepas.

They said the river stage at French Settlement was 6.0 feet Thursday morning. The flood stage is 4.0 feet. It is believed the river will continue to rise over the next couple of days.

According to the NWS, LA Trace Road will be impassable. Highwater Road at LA 16 may be impassable.

Forecasters said the river stage at Maurepas was 7.4 feet Thursday morning. They reported at 6.0 feet homes and businesses will be flooded in the Chinquapin area near Maurpas. They added numerous roads, including LA 22 between Killian and Maurepas, will be closed.

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