AVOYELLES, LA; Evangeline, LA; Rapides, LA — FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Northeastern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
Flooding in Avoyelles, LA; Evangeline, LA; Rapides, 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