AVOYELLES, LA — FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 100 PM CDT.
* At 859 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 8 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southern Avoyelles Parish. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life
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