Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 4:44PM CDT until May 9 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee,
St. Helena, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain
continuing across the area. Minor flooding is already
occurring in the advisory area with a report of minor street
flooding from full side road ditches east of Zachary. Between
1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in areas that have already
seen heavy rain earlier today.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, New Roads, Livonia, Maringouin,
Slaughter, Fordoche, Rosedale, Grosse Tete, Erwinville,
Ramah, Brownfields, Lottie, Central, Greenwell Spring, Pride
and Baton Rouge Airport.
- 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:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; Livingston, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; St. Helena, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov