Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 7:54PM CDT until May 15 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...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 6:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday afternoon and continue falling to 13.8 feet Sunday
evening.
- 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: