Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 9 at 4:29PM CST until December 9 at 8:30PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 9, 2024 - 2:29pm
Expires:
December 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, St. Helena and
West Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 429 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 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, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, Port
Allen, Oak Hills Place, Walker, Addis, Brusly, Rosedale,
Grosse Tete, Gardere, Merrydale, Westminster, Brownfields,
Inniswold, Village St. George, Shenandoah and Old Jefferson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; St. Helena, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA