Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:01am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone
1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.
Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be
prepared for significant flooding.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River
near Tickfaw, Amite, 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
Campground 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. At 21.0 feet, Water will be in homes
along Highway 445 and Highway 443. Highway 445 will be under water
and closed from Highway 190 to Interstate 12. Louisiana Highway 22
will be under water in many places. Access to Magnolia Island and
Lee's Landing will be cut off.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4
feet on 07/01/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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
Sender: