Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 1:56PM CDT until July 11 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 156 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported flash flooding in Metairie,
Mid City, and Chalmette. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Broadcast media reported.
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, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale,
Timberlane, Chalmette, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge
City, Elmwood, Terrytown, River Ridge, Arabi, Woodmere and
Waggaman.
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; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: