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Weather Alerts-

High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Wed 11:30 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

New Orleans/Baton Rouge - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Tangipahoa River near Robert

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert. WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. 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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.6 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 Wednesday afternoon at 130 PM CDT.
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