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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 :: 09:54 a.m. CST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 12:00PM

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Northern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana... Northwestern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until noon CST.

* At 953 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. 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. 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... Eunice, Ville Platte, Marksville, Bunkie, Mamou, Welsh, Kinder, Simmesport, Basile, Oberlin, Elton, Moreauville, Fenton, Palmetto, Morrow, Bayou Current, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Pine Prairie and Mansura.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ACADIA, LA ... ALLEN, LA ... AVOYELLES, LA ... EVANGELINE, LA ... JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA ... ST. LANDRY, LA

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
PO Box 1409
Jennings, LA 70546

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-246-5588

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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