Louisiana Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07-05-2026 13:48

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 3:48PM CDT until July 5 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Orleans, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Avondale, Metairie, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Terrytown, Woodmere, Arabi, Bridge City, Elmwood and River Ridge.
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 5:30 PM CDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 5:30 PM CDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description: 
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA