Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 1 at 2:17PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana,
including the following parishes, in south central Louisiana,
Lafayette, Upper Iberia and Upper St. Martin. In southwest
Louisiana, Northern Acadia, Southern Acadia and Upper Vermilion.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas within Lower Acadiana received between 1 and 3 inches
of
rainfall yesterday with another 1 to 2 inches received today.
There is another thunderstorm cluster looking to move into
this
newly saturated region, thus the Watch will be expanded to
include
areas which may now experience flash flooding from
thunderstorm
rain this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Southern Acadia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov