Flood Warning Issued for Tangipahoa River Near Robert, LA
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NOAA issued it on May 16, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the Tangipahoa River near Robert in Tangipahoa Parish, with minor flooding forecast from Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
- Issued
- May 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA for the Tangipahoa River near Robert. The alert was sent at 8:03 PM CDT on May 8, 2026, and is effective from Saturday morning until further notice.
Affected Areas
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, specifically the Tangipahoa River near Robert, including areas around Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi River near Tickfaw, and Amite.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 16.0 feet, minor flooding occurs near the river with beach areas under water. The river is expected to rise above flood stage (15.0 feet) and crest at 16.5 feet Monday morning.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from Saturday morning (onset at 6:00 AM CDT May 9) until further notice. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 12:15 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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