Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 2:43PM CDT until July 5 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
South Central East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Central Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 243 PM 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 2 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, Denham Springs, Oak Hills Place, Shenandoah, Old
Jefferson, Inniswold, Village St. George, Westminster,
Prairieville and Merrydale.
- 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; East Baton Rouge, LA; Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: