Louisiana Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/18/2026 09:37

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 11:37AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In southwest Louisiana, Allen and Beauregard. In west central Louisiana, Vernon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this 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... - 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA