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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Thursday May 16th, 2024 :: 08:31 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 10:15PM Thursday

FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Eastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 831 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 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... Jennings, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Kinder, Elton, Fenton, Hayes, Pine Island, Buller, Thornwell, Lebleu Settlement, Holmwood, Topsy, Lacassine, Roanoke, Bell City and Hathaway.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN, LA ... CALCASIEU, LA ... JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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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