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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 minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Tangipahoa River at Osyka.
When: Until tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will be inundated.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.4 feet Friday 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.