Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 2:36PM CDT until June 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
Southeastern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 236 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Some roads in Washington Parish have been flooded.
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...
Franklinton, Amite, Amite City, Varnado, Roseland, Dexter, Mount
Herman, Wilmer and Angie.
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.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov