Rivers in Louisiana
Tangipahoa River at Robert
Below flood stage
6.60ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 2:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.60 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 27.33 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 27.33 ftFlood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Roads will be impassable, including LA Highways 190 and 1067. Interstate 12 will be flooded on both sides.
- 27.00 ftWidespread flooding of Tangipahoa Parish will continue south of Highway 190 from the Natalbany River to east of Bedicoe Creek. Water will be at the top of the abandoned railroad trestle 100 feet downstream from the Highway 190 bridge.
- 24.00 ftHighway 190 will be inundated from just east of Hammond through Robert to Bedico Creek. Highway 22 will be under water in many places. Some homes in Magnolia Island will flood. Access to Lee's Landing will be cut off. Homes and commercial sites near Robert will be moderately flooded. Water will be in homes along Highways 445 and 443. Highway 445 will be under water and closed from Highway 190 to Interstate 12.
- 21.00 ftWater 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.
- 18.00 ftEvacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks Campground must be completed. Water covers the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of Robert will be under water.
- 17.00 ftLow 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.
- 16.00 ftMinor flooding near the river with beach areas under water.
- 15.00 ftMinor flooding near the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 35% |
| Moderate flooding | 30% |
| Major flooding | 8% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
114 crests on NOAA’s list since 1921.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 13, 2016 | 27.33 ft |
| 2 | March 14, 1921 | 27.10 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 1983 | 25.87 ft |
| 4 | March 12, 2016 | 25.52 ft |
| 5 | September 1, 2012 | 23.95 ft |
| 6 | May 3, 1953 | 23.13 ft |
| 7 | August 31, 2021 | 23.12 ft |
| 8 | January 22, 1993 | 22.43 ft |
| 9 | May 23, 1974 | 21.76 ft |
| 10 | April 19, 1973 | 21.55 ft |
| 11 | January 27, 1990 | 21.46 ft |
| 12 | February 22, 1961 | 21.28 ft |
| 13 | March 31, 1980 | 21.19 ft |
| 14 | April 22, 1977 | 20.95 ft |
| 15 | March 22, 1943 | 20.87 ft |
| 16 | July 1, 2003 | 20.42 ft |
| 17 | January 30, 1994 | 20.32 ft |
| 18 | January 11, 2013 | 20.31 ft |
| 19 | March 30, 2009 | 20.23 ft |
| 20 | December 29, 2018 | 20.19 ft |
| 21 | February 14, 1966 | 20.11 ft |
| 22 | November 14, 1961 | 20.02 ft |
| 23 | April 12, 1995 | 19.92 ft |
| 24 | April 23, 1979 | 19.90 ft |
| 25 | April 15, 1967 | 19.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 18, 2026: 18.42 ft
- May 11, 2026: 18.38 ft
- May 9, 2025: 17.87 ft
- April 8, 2025: 15.41 ft
- December 12, 2024: 15.55 ft
- January 26, 2024: 18.20 ft
- December 22, 2022: 16.28 ft
- November 26, 2022: 15.70 ft
- August 26, 2022: 17.52 ft
- April 15, 2022: 15.46 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.