Robert, LA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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