Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 2 at 7:39PM CDT until April 2 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Independence, Albany, Natalbany and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstate...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 36 and 42.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Livingston, LA; Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov