Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 1:54PM CDT until July 11 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 154 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported flash flooding in Metairie,
Mid City, and Carrollton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Broadcast media reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Orleans, Metairie, Avondale, Marrero, Harvey, Jefferson,
Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood and River Ridge.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mississippi River.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: