Flood Watch until 12:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In southwest Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu and Northern Jefferson Davis. In west central Louisiana, Vernon.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... NORTHERN CALCASIEU ... NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS ... NORTHERN ACADIA
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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