Tangipahoa River at Robert, LA
River level and flood forecast · Tangipahoa Parish
Normal6.5 ftas of Mon 2:30 PM
The river is 8.5 ft below flood stage (15 ft).
Forecast to hold near 6.5 ft through Sat, Oct 17, 7 AM.
Flow: 371 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 10:06 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 21 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 18 ft |
| Flood stage | 15 ft |
| Action stage | 13 ft |
| Record crest (August 13, 2016) | 27.33 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 ftMinor flooding near the river with beach areas under water.
- 15 ftMinor flooding near the river.
Highest crests on record
- 27.33 ft — August 13, 2016
- 27.1 ft — March 14, 1921
- 25.87 ft — April 7, 1983
- 25.52 ft — March 12, 2016
- 23.95 ft — September 1, 2012
Recent crests: 18.42 ft (June 18, 2026) · 18.38 ft (May 11, 2026) · 17.87 ft (May 9, 2025) · 15.41 ft (April 8, 2025) · 15.55 ft (December 12, 2024)
Up and down the river, and nearby
- UpstreamTangipahoa River near Amite, LA
- Tangipahoa River near Ponchatoula, LA
- Tangipahoa River near Tickfaw, LA
- Tchefuncte River near Folsom, LA
- Natalbany River at Baptist, LA
- Tchefuncte River near Covington, LA
- Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington, LA
- Tchefuncte River above Madisonville, LA
- Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street, LA
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (ROBL1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.