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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Tuesday June 16th, 2026 :: 12:14 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 03:15PM

FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Northern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Southern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 1213 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bunkie, Glenmora, Cheneyville, Lecompte, Hessmer, Evergreen, Calcasieu, Forest Hill, Mcnary and Union Hill.

* AFFECTED AREAS: AVOYELLES, LA ... EVANGELINE, LA ... RAPIDES, LA ... VERNON, LA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
203 S 3rd St
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-1311

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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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