January 25, 2024 Weather Update from Parish President Mike Cooper

In the last 24 hours, we have received at least six inches of rain. Some areas were harder hit than others. We experienced a lot of street flooding, which has receded across most of the Parish. We are thankful that there were no reported injuries. Unfortunately, there are also a few homes that reported minor flooding.

The latest band of weather has moved through and was not nearly as strong as yesterday, but it is still accumulating in our ditches, rivers and communities. The good news is that once the rain stopped, water started receding showing that our drainage systems are working. However, we are still experiencing rainfall and the downstream impacts from our northern neighbors. We will continue to monitor river forecasts, but we will know more from the National Weather Service this afternoon.

Looking ahead, more rain is on the way over the next few days. Our primary concern will continue to be the safety of our citizens. Please heed the warnings and do not travel through high water. Please monitor local media and stay up to date on the latest forecasts.

All parish crews are actively working through this heavy rainfall event. Our Public Works and Utilities crews are helping our communities where needed. Our Emergency Operations team continues to monitor the forecasts and its impacts. Please check our social media channels for the latest information. We will continue to stand ready with our first responders to protect our community.

Stay safe, St. Tammany!