Active AlertsTangipahoa

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. For the Tangipahoa Riverincluding RobertMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tangipahoa River near Robert.
When: From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river.
Additional Details: - At 6:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet Monday morning. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Friday morning at 1145 AM CDT.