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Flood Warning issued April 30 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Tangipahoa, LA Source: NOAA / NWS

Détails

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.5
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommandations

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 Friday morning at 1145 AM CDT.