Active AlertsTangipahoa

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County. For the Tangipahoa Riverincluding Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River near Tickfaw, Amite, RobertModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Tangipahoa River near Robert.
When: Until early Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks 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 6:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday morning at 600 AM CST.