Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:04AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 7:04am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks must
be completed. Water covers the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary
roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as
Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of
Robert will be under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight at 115 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: