Flood Watch until 04:00PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central Louisiana and west central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles and Rapides. In west central Louisiana, Vernon.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected to redevelop this morning into the afternoon in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES
Instructions:
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Address/Location
Leesville City Police
101 West Lee Street
Leesville, LA 71446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-0331
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LEESVILLEPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch