Flood Warning Issued for Tangipahoa River Near Robert Through Sunday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the Tangipahoa River near Robert. The warning is effective from late tonight, March 13, through Sunday evening, March 15.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana. Impacted areas along the Tangipahoa River include Robert, Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi, Tickfaw, and Amite.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should follow these safety instructions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoidance: Stay away from the riverbanks and flooded areas.
• Stay Informed: Monitor local weather updates. The next official statement from the NWS is scheduled for Friday morning at 11:45 AM CDT.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Tangipahoa River.

• Current Stage: As of 6:30 PM CDT Thursday, the river stage was 14.3 feet.
• Flood Stage: 15.0 feet.
• Bankfull Stage: 8.0 feet.
• Crest Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet early Saturday morning.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight (early Friday morning).
• Peak: The crest is anticipated early Saturday morning.
• Duration: The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
• Warning Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end at 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.