Flash Flood in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Flash Flood April 2, 2026 · Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Public reported roads in Independence covered with water with vehicles taking on water along Hwy 40. Reported via social media.

The wider storm

A warm and moist airmass was in place across southeast Louisiana on April 2nd, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening hours. Storms became oriented north to south and repeatedly redeveloped while slowly shifting east across Tangipahoa Parish. This allowed heavy rainfall to fall over some of the same areas for an extended period. A stronger storm also produced localized wind damage near Tickfaw.

Began near Independence (30.6400, -90.5100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334827. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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