Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or
its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and
Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast
closely and be prepared for significant flooding.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water will be in homes along Highway 445
and Highway 443. Highway 445 will be under water and closed from
Highway 190 to Interstate 12. Louisiana Highway 22 will be under
water in many places. Access to Magnolia Island and Lee's Landing
will be cut off.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4
feet on 07/01/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov