Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for changes to crests.

For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water. 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 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 12/18/1940. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood