Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 4:40PM CDT until July 5 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: