Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 1:37AM CDT until June 19 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:37pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Evangeline and St. Landry.
* WHEN...Until 130 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take
several hours for all the water from these storms to work through
local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 135 AM CDT, Gage reports Bayou Cocodrie is above Moderate
Flood Stage. Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area.
- The bayou is near crest.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indian Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Evangeline, LA; St. Landry, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: