Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 6:20AM CDT until March 11 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 4:20am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low places along Highway 22 south of
Robert will be under water. Water will approach the entrance of
Hidden Oaks Campground. Trailers at the camp ground will be unable
to be moved out when the river reaches 18 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:30 AM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov