Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and West Baton Rouge Parishes
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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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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of southeastern Louisiana until 4:30 AM CDT Sunday as heavy thunderstorms move through the region.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans 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 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. This alert is based on Doppler radar indicating thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southeastern Louisiana:
- Southwestern East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Central Iberville Parish
- Southeastern West Baton Rouge Parish
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Plaquemine and St. Gabriel.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
As of 12:25 AM CST, between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible. 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 alert was issued at 1:25 AM CST on March 8 and is effective until 4:30 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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