Flash Flood Warning until 01:00PM
FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 100 PM CST.
* At 1051 AM CST, Public and radar indications are that water levels remain high from heavy rain received earlier this morning. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... Oakdale, Ville Platte, Marksville, Bunkie, Mamou, Iowa, Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Turkey Creek, Fenton, Effie, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Pine Prairie, Mansura, Hessmer and Evergreen.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN, LA ... AVOYELLES, LA ... EVANGELINE, LA ... JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA ... RAPIDES, 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
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