Flood Warning until 05:00PM Sunday 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans Baton Rouge has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Natalbany River Near Baptist affecting Tangipahoa Parish The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a
* Flood Warning for The Natalbany River Near Baptist.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...The bridge on Highway 1040 will become impassable with water over the roadway on the west end of the bridge. && &&
* AFFECTED AREAS: TANGIPAHOA
Instructions:
Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups. Turn around and don`t drown! A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can also be found at Weather.Gov.
Address/Location
City of Ponchatoula
125 W Hickory St
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-386-6484