ACADIA, LA; Lafayette, LA; St. Landry, LA; St.… — FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana... Northeastern Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana... Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana... Northeastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 248 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additi
Flooding in Acadia, LA; Lafayette, LA; St. Landry, LA; St. Martin, 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