Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 5:57PM CDT until June 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. 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...
New Orleans, Timberlane, Harvey, Chalmette, Marrero, Avondale,
Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Terrytown, Arabi, Woodmere,
Meraux, Bridge City, Elmwood and Waggaman.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov