Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 1:55PM CDT until September 10
Affecting Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA
In effect until: Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 PM
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA
Likely impact across 3 counties in LA; effects through 10:00 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Affected areas
New Orleans
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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 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Avondale, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Estelle, Woodmere, Bridge City, Terrytown, Elmwood, River Ridge and Waggaman.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™