Flood Warning Issued for Tangipahoa River Near Robert Through Early Tuesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the Tangipahoa River near Robert. This alert is effective from Monday afternoon, March 9, through early Tuesday morning, March 10.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana, with the primary impact zone centered on the Tangipahoa River near Robert.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local river levels. Additional information and updates can be found at www.weather.gov/lix.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:30 AM CDT Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 10.6 feet. The bankfull stage is 8.0 feet, and the flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet, which will result in minor flooding near the river banks.

Timeline

• Onset: The flood warning begins Monday afternoon, March 9, at approximately 1:00 PM CDT.
• Crest: The river is expected to reach its crest of 15.0 feet early Monday afternoon.
• Duration: The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Monday evening.
• Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, March 10. The next official statement is expected to be issued by 1:00 AM CDT tonight.