Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 8:27AM CDT until June 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
Southeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
* Until 1130 AM CDT.
* At 827 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glenmora, Lecompte, Fullerton, Cravens, Calcasieu, Forest Hill,
Mcnary and Union Hill.
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:
Rapides, LA; Vernon, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: