Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:38AM CDT until June 18 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:38am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 1145 AM CDT.
* At 838 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bogalusa, Covington, Poplarville, Abita Springs, Sun, Crossroads,
Mcneil and Bush.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov