Flash Flood Warning Issued for Avoyelles Parish, LA
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana until 10:00 AM CDT June 18.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Louisiana
- Issued
- July 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Louisiana.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Lake Charles LA. Effective from 7:30 AM CDT to 10:00 AM CDT on June 18, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. Specific locations include Marksville, Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, and Brouillette.
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. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective June 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM CDT. Expires and ends at 10:00 AM CDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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