Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 20 at 2:59PM CDT until June 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Central St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 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 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...
Kenner, Avondale, Hahnville, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan,
Westwego, Ama, St. Rose, Waggaman, Luling, River Ridge, Destrehan,
New Sarpy, Elmwood, Boutte, Norco, Bridge City and Taft.
Due to already very saturated grounds any additional rainfall will
quickly turn to run off and lead to flash flooding.
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:
Jefferson, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: