Flash Flood Warning for Estelle and Marrero Areas, LA
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NWS New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Parishes until 5:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS New Orleans LA. Effective from September 10 at 1:55 PM CDT until September 10 at 5:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Northern Jefferson Parish, Southwestern Orleans Parish, and Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana. Specific locations include Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Avondale, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Estelle, Woodmere, Bridge City, Terrytown, Elmwood, River Ridge, and Waggaman.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Estelle or near Marrero, moving northeast at 5 mph. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:55 PM CDT on September 10, 2026, until 5:00 PM CDT on September 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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