Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 9 at 12:20PM CST until December 9 at 4:15PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 9, 2024 - 10:20am
Expires:
December 9, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville and Livingston.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1220 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain has 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...
Gonzales, St. Gabriel, White Castle, Sorrento, French
Settlement, Geismar, Carville and Whitehall.
- 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; Assumption, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA