Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 6 at 6:38PM CDT until May 6 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Alexandria, Pineville, Kolin and Libuse.
Flash flooding has already occurred and more rounds of heavy rain
will move into the area shortly.
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:
Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: