News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

Click HERE for an update concerning what is now Post-Tropical Cyclone (remnant low) Nicholas and the heavy rain threat for today through Friday night.

Changes from previous update:

• Rainfall estimates from last 72 hours or from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM Thursday indicated many portions of the area received 5 to 10 inches of rainfall with a few areas receiving over 10 inches. We will continue to verify these amounts as additional processing of radar estimates and gage readings are conducted.

• Numerous rivers are in minor to moderate flood stage with the[...]

Here is an update concerning Nicholas and the heavy rain threat for today and through Friday. 

Changes from previous update:

• Expect scattered to numerous showers and storms every day for the next few days

• SW MS counties and NW LA parishes removed from[...]

September 14, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval September 14, 2021 to begin Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations to provide additional food aid to families impacted by Hurricane Ida. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved a[....]

Tropical Depression Nicholas continues its slow trek across Louisiana bringing heavy rainfall and winds.  The potential for flash floods will linger across southern Louisiana into Thursday.  Despite the challenges brought on by Nicholas’ rain and thunderstorms, crews continued restoration efforts where it was safe to do so.  Power has been restored to[...]

Due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, Tangipahoa Parish could potentially receive a significant amount of rain from[...]