PIKE, MS — ...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County.
Tangipahoa River Near Amite affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.
For the Tangipahoa River...including Os
Flooding in Pike, MS 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS