Flood Warning Issued for Tangipahoa River Near Robert Through Early Tuesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Tangipahoa Parish as the Tangipahoa River is forecast to reach minor flood stage beginning Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Tangipahoa, LA
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Tangipahoa, LA.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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