Flood Warning

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

Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County.

Tangipahoa River Near Amite affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water will be in homes along Highway 445 and Highway 443. Highway 445 will be under water and closed from Highway 190 to Interstate 12. Louisiana Highway 22 will be under water in many places. Access to Magnolia Island and Lee's Landing will be cut off.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 18.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 04/22/1977. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood