Flash Flood Warning Louisiana | Effective 04/02/2026 19:38

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued April 2 at 9:38PM CDT until April 2 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana... West Central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 1100 PM CDT. * At 938 PM CDT, The public reported flooding, caused by thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Radar estimates between 5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring in areas. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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