Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 11:14AM CDT until May 9 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson and Orleans.
* WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1114 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 inch of rain
has 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...
New Orleans, Metairie, Marrero, Avondale, Harvey, Timberlane,
Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood,
River Ridge, Waggaman, Estelle, Terrytown, Woodmere, Arabi,
Ama and St. Rose.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov