Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 2:43PM CDT until September 5 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
South Central Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 243 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in DeRidder. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
De Ridder, Rosepine and Tulla.
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:
Beauregard, LA; Vernon, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov