Flood Warning

...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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* 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 10:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM CDT Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning and continue falling to 13.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 02/11/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood