Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 3:50PM CDT until June 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 18.7 feet just after midnight
tonight before beginning to slowly fall.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8
feet on 08/27/1992.
- 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: