Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes Until 3:15 AM
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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 parts of southeastern Louisiana as heavy thunderstorms produce significant rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans
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 Southeastern Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana. The alert was issued following radar indications of heavy rainfall and ongoing flash flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following regions:
- Central East Baton Rouge Parish
- Northwestern Livingston Parish
Impacted locations include Denham Springs, Walker, and Watson. This warning also affects Interstate 12 between mile markers 10 and 21.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area should take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise night caution: Be especially careful at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Avoid low-lying areas: Stay away from small creeks, streams, and underpasses where water can rise rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Expected hazards include flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets, and poor drainage or low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:15 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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