Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central St. Landry Parish Through Midnight
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central St. Landry Parish as heavy thunderstorms produce significant rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles
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 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana. The alert was issued at 9:12 PM CST on March 7 and remains in effect until midnight.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers central St. Landry Parish. Impacted locations that will experience flash flooding include:
- Opelousas
- Sunset
- Port Barre
- Washington
- Grand Coteau
- Lawtell
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding and rising water.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned area. As of 9:12 PM, between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible, and flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 9:12 PM CST, March 7, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM CST on March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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