Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:18PM CDT until October 3
Affecting Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA; St. Charles, LA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 12:30 AM
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA; St. Charles, LA
Likely impact across 5 counties in LA; effects through 12:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Affected areas
New Orleans
Read the original bulletin (official text)
FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana... West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Eastern St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. 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... New Orleans, Kenner, Harvey, Chalmette, Metairie, Jefferson, Gretna, Arabi, Terrytown, Bridge City, Elmwood, Meraux, River Ridge, Violet and New Orleans Armstrong Airport.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™