JEFFERSON, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA — FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 500 PM CDT.
* At 155 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Estelle, or near Marrero, moving northeast at 5 mph. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
Flooding in Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS