Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 9 at 12:26PM CDT until May 9 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1226 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 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 and automated gauges.
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 Iberia, Abbeville, St. Martinville, Kaplan, Avery Island,
Broussard, Youngsville, Erath, Delcambre, Loreauville, Coteau,
Acadiana Regional Airport, Cade, Jefferson Island, Lydia, Lake
Fausse Pointe and Meaux.
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:
Iberia, LA; Lafayette, LA; St. Martin, LA; Vermilion, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov