Louisiana Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/05/2026 12:43

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