Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:08AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County.
Tangipahoa River Near Amite affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River
near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...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 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 18.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0
feet on 04/22/1977.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: