Flood Warning until 02:29AM Friday
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish ...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* from Friday evening until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday before midnight and continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by Saturday evening.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river. &&
* AFFECTED AREAS: TANGIPAHOA
Instructions:
Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups. Turn around and don`t drown! A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can also be found at Weather.Gov.
Address/Location
City of Ponchatoula
125 W Hickory St
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-386-6484
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PONCHATOULA followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning