Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 9:21AM CDT until May 9 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 7:21am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Ascension, Iberville and Livingston.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 921 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gonzales, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, White Castle,
Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent, Geismar and
Carville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Ascension, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov