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River Flood Warning 129, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 2:26 AM CDT for Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2021, 2:26 AM CDT (07:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2021, 10:58 AM CDT
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Tangipahoa Parish, LA
The river
Written for the forecast point Tangipahoa River at Robert (ROBL1). The gauge peaked at 14.18 ft at May 20, 2021, 11:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 21 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07375500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
803 WGUS44 KLIX 180726 FLWLIX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 226 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 when updates are needed. && LAC105-190130- /O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0129.210519T0600Z-210523T1031Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210519T0600Z.210520T0600Z.210523T0430Z.NO/ 226 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flood Warning for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * From late tonight to late Saturday night. * At 1:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.5 feet early Thursday morning. * 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. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ BL
5 follow-up statements
669 WGUS84 KLIX 181510 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1010 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued this evening or when updates are needed. && LAC105-190915- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0129.210519T0738Z-000000T0000Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210519T0738Z.210522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1010 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * From late tonight until further notice. * At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet Friday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low places along Highway 22 south of Robert will be under water. Water will approach the entrance of Hidden Oaks Campground. Trailers at the camp ground will be unable to be moved out when the river reaches 18 feet. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ JFL
376 WGUS84 KLIX 190322 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1022 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. Tchefuncte River Near Folsom affecting St. Tammany Parish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 when updates are needed. && LAC103-192130- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0132.210519T0920Z-210521T0215Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210519T0920Z.210520T0000Z.210520T2015Z.NO/ 1022 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * From late tonight to Thursday evening. * At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ LAC103-192130- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0133.210519T1415Z-210520T0815Z/ /FLSL1.1.ER.210519T1415Z.210519T1800Z.210520T0215Z.NO/ 1022 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Near Folsom. * From Wednesday morning to late Wednesday night. * There is no current observed data. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Areas of Spring Park and Albert Thompson Road will be inundated. Homes will flood if the river rises higher. Evacuation of those areas is recommended. && LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3078 9033 3078 9022 $$ LAC105-192130- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0129.210519T2136Z-000000T0000Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210519T2136Z.210522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1022 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet Friday 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. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ DM
461 WGUS84 KLIX 191503 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1003 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued this evening or when updates are needed. && LAC103-200915- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0132.000000T0000Z-210522T2100Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210519T0815Z.210520T1800Z.210522T1500Z.NO/ 1003 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.0 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ LAC105-200915- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0129.210520T0051Z-210523T0730Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210520T0051Z.210521T0000Z.210523T0130Z.NO/ 1003 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * From this evening to late Saturday night. * At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 16.5 feet Thursday evening. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ JFL
718 WGUS84 KLIX 200136 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 836 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed. && LAC103-201945- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0130.000000T0000Z-210520T2100Z/ /CVEL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210519T0745Z.210520T1500Z.NO/ 836 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington. * Until Thursday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will remain near 6.1 fee through tomorrow morning then begin falling. * Impact...At 6.0 feet, The river will leave its banks under the Boston Street Bridge and begin to flood the Bogue Falaya Towers property. && LAT...LON 3042 9004 3042 9016 3052 9014 3052 9004 $$ LAC103-201945- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0132.000000T0000Z-210522T2100Z/ /CUSL1.1.ER.210519T0815Z.210521T0000Z.210522T1500Z.NO/ 836 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3046 9007 3041 9018 3051 9027 3056 9016 $$ LAC105-201945- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0129.000000T0000Z-210523T0730Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210520T2100Z.210521T1800Z.210523T0130Z.NO/ 836 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * Until late Saturday night. * At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ DM
439 WGUS84 KLIX 201558 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1058 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. LAC105-201700- /O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0129.000000T0000Z-210520T1558Z/ /ROBL1.1.ER.210520T2100Z.210521T1800Z.210523T0130Z.NO/ 1058 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Tangipahoa River Near Robert. * At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Friday afternoon. && LAT...LON 3036 9025 3030 9030 3069 9050 3069 9043 $$ JFL
The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 7:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge | 4 hr |
| May 17, 7:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | West Baton Rouge | 30 min |
| May 17, 8:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville | 3 hr |
| May 17, 10:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston | 15 hr |
| May 17, 11:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Saint James | 2 hr |
| May 17, 11:52 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville | 3 hr |
| May 17, 11:56 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Livingston | 3 hr |
| May 18, 1:12 AM CDT | High Wind Warning | LIX | Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena and 6 more | 6 hr |
| May 18, 2:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge | 33 hr |
| May 18, 2:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Terrebonne | 47 min |
| May 18, 2:17 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge | 21 days |
| May 18, 2:17 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Livingston | 21 days |
| May 18, 2:17 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Livingston | 21 days |
| May 18, 2:17 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 13 min | |
| May 18, 2:23 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa | 12 min |
| May 18, 2:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Helena | 62 hr |
| May 18, 2:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston | 5 days |
| May 18, 2:39 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 66 min | |
| May 18, 2:44 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 16 min | |
| May 18, 2:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Tammany | 28 min |
| May 18, 2:49 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 26 min |
| May 18, 2:56 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Charles | 3 hr |
| May 18, 2:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville | 6 hr |
| May 18, 3:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 46 min | |
| May 18, 3:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Saint Charles | 13 min |
| May 18, 3:20 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Saint Charles | 16 min |
| May 18, 3:29 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 61 min | |
| May 18, 3:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson | 63 min |
| May 18, 4:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Orleans, Saint Charles | 56 min |
| May 18, 4:31 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 44 min | |
| May 18, 4:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines | 3 hr |
| May 18, 5:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines | 62 min |
| May 18, 5:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard | 49 min |
| May 18, 5:35 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 55 min | |
| May 18, 5:39 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 51 min | |
| May 18, 6:23 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Plaquemines | 37 min |
| May 18, 6:26 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 34 min | |
| May 18, 6:32 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 58 min | |
| May 18, 6:39 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 66 min | |
| May 18, 6:42 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 63 min | |
| May 18, 7:04 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 26 min | |
| May 18, 8:13 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LIX | Saint Tammany | 3 hr |
| May 18, 8:20 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 55 min | |
| May 18, 9:01 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 59 min | |
| May 18, 9:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, Iberville | 3 hr |
| May 18, 9:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 60 hr |
| May 18, 9:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 17 hr |
| May 18, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 72 hr |
| May 18, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 24 hr |
| May 18, 10:16 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Helena | 57 hr |
| May 18, 10:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Tammany | 28 min |
| May 18, 10:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Washington | 59 min |
| May 18, 10:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Washington | 7 days |
| May 18, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 48 hr |
| May 18, 11:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Livingston | 8 days |
| May 18, 3:38 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston | 4 hr |
| May 18, 3:49 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 56 min | |
| May 18, 4:00 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Warning | LIX | Orleans, Saint Bernard, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany | 6 days |
| May 18, 4:22 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena | 3 hr |
| May 18, 5:13 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 32 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.