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weather NWS severe Tangipahoa, LA June 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Flood Warning

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

Natalbany River Near Baptist affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

For the Natalbany River...including Baptist...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Natalbany River near Baptist.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, At 18 feet recreational camps and a few commercial buildings near the river will flood. At th

Flooding in Tangipahoa, LA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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