Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 2:29PM CDT until July 5 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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...
New Orleans, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse, Chalmette,
Avondale, Metairie, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego,
Terrytown, Woodmere, Arabi, Bridge City, Elmwood and River Ridge.
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; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: