Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 8:12PM CDT until June 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall
Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for
all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for
changes to crests.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River
near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river with beach
areas under water. At 17.0 feet, Low places along Highway 22 south
of Robert will be under water. Water will approach the entrance of
Hidden Oaks Campground. Trailers at the camp ground will be unable
to be moved out when the river reaches 18 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5
feet on 12/18/1940.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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