Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 10:19PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central
Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In south
central Louisiana, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin,
Lower St. Mary, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and Upper St. Mary.
In southwest Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, East Cameron, Lower
Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson
Davis, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson
Davis, Upper Vermilion and West Cameron. In west central
Louisiana, Vernon.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce
heavy rain with an additional 2 to 6 inches of rain possible
through Thursday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
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