Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 15 at 2:17AM CDT until June 15 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana...
Central St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Mary Parish in south central Louisiana...
* Until 615 AM CDT.
* At 217 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. An estimated 1 to 3 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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, Catahoula, Jeanerette, Loreauville, Lake Fausse
Pointe, Lydia and Butte La Rose.
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:
Iberia, LA; St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov