Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 3:18PM CDT until May 9 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and
West Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area as many areas
have already received upwards of a few inches of rain today.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area from ongoing moderate rain. This additional
rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Oak
Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Walker, Addis, Brusly, Livingston,
French Settlement, Rosedale, Port Vincent, Inniswold,
Westminster, Shenandoah, Old Jefferson, Village St. George,
Merrydale and Gardere.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Ascension, LA; East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov