AVOYELLES, LA — FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 500 PM CDT.
* At 1244 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in central and southern Avoyelles Parish. Between 12 and 26 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Cental and southern Avoyelles Parish. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
Flooding in Avoyelles, 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