Flood Warning Issued for Tangipahoa River Near Robert Through Wednesday Afternoon

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA for the Tangipahoa River near Robert. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until early Wednesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana. Areas along the Tangipahoa River including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi, Tickfaw, Amite, and Robert are within the scope of this alert.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive through flooded areas: Motorists should never attempt to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
• Stay clear of riverbanks: Use extreme caution when walking near the edges of the river.
• Monitor updates: Additional information is available via the NWS New Orleans office, with the next official statement expected Wednesday morning.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 2:30 PM CDT on Tuesday, the river stage was recorded at 16.9 feet, which is nearly two feet above the 15.0-foot flood stage.

Specific impacts include:

• At 17.0 feet: Low-lying areas along Highway 22 south of Robert will be submerged.
• Campground Access: Water will approach the entrance of Hidden Oaks Campground. If the river reaches 18 feet, trailers at the campground will be unable to be moved.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective until 2:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11. The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue receding to approximately 9.1 feet by Sunday morning.