Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 5:30AM CDT until June 18 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:30am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
East Central Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
Northeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 830 AM CDT.
* At 530 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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.
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...
Ville Platte, Bunkie, Simmesport, Morrow, Bayou Current,
Cottonport, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Big Cane, Goudeau,
Whiteville, Lebeau, Dupont, Grand Prairie, Indian Lake, Chicot
State Park and St. Landry.
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.
Area Description:
Avoyelles, LA; Evangeline, LA; St. Landry, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: