Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 10:42AM CDT until May 25 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 8:42am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1042 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in New Orleans. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges 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...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse,
Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego, Arabi, Terrytown and Lakefront
Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 232 and 247.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: