Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 11:30PM CDT until June 23 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* 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 10:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 PM CDT Friday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 13.5 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7
feet on 02/11/1981.
- 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.
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: