Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 12:15PM CDT until June 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Central Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southern Amite County in southern Mississippi...
Southern Pike County in southern Mississippi...
Southwestern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
Southern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 1215 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville, Clinton, Greensburg,
Kentwood, Centreville, Slaughter, Morganza, Wilson, Osyka, Norwood,
Montpelier, Felps, Spillman, Pride, Wakefield, Darlington and
Easleyville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; East Feliciana, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; West Feliciana, LA; Amite, MS; Pike, MS; Walthall, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov