Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 11:03AM CDT until September 5
Affecting Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Likely impact across 2 counties in LA; effects through 7:00 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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... * Until 200 PM CDT. * At 1103 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 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... Kenner, Marrero, Avondale, Metairie, Harvey, Timberlane, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge, Waggaman, Woodmere, Terrytown and Arabi.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™