Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 1 at 5:17PM CDT until November 1 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 1, 2024 - 3:17pm
Expires:
November 1, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and
West Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Port Allen, Oak Hills
Place, St. Gabriel, Brusly, Village St. George, Inniswold,
Old Jefferson, Westminster, Shenandoah, Gardere,
Prairieville, Carville, Geismar, Merrydale, Brownfields and
Baton Rouge Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Ascension, LA; East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA