Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 2:13PM CDT until June 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southern St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 213 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, Port
Allen, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Walker, Addis, Brusly,
Livingston, Livonia, French Settlement, Maringouin, Albany,
Fordoche, Rosedale, Port Vincent and Grosse Tete.
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:
Ascension, LA; East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; St. Helena, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov