Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 30 at 7:13PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Beauregard, Rapides and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the
following areas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton,
Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler.
* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT Friday through late Friday night.
* 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...
- A boundary is expected to set up which may result in an area
of
heavy rainfall and repeating storms within the watch area.
Rainfall
totals 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts may be
possible.
- 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:
Vernon; Rapides; Beauregard; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov