Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 7:55AM CDT until June 18 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:55am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern
Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 755 AM 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 up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lettsworth.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: