Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 7 at 9:28PM CST until March 8 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 928 PM CST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in areas around Roseland and Wilmer. Between 4
and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Amite, Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland, Osyka, Wilmer and
Tangipahoa.
This includes the following Interstate...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 46 and 66.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 12:00 AM CST. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 12:00 AM CST. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov