Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 4:02PM CDT until June 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 402 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 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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 indicated.
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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Walker,
Livonia, Maringouin, Fordoche, Erwinville, Brownfields, Merrydale,
Central, Greenwell Spring, Lottie, Watson and Baton Rouge Airport.
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:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: