Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northeastern Louisiana Parishes

Source: NOAA · Northeastern Louisiana

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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for five parishes in northeastern Louisiana until 12:45 AM CDT on May 23.

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Jackson MS. Effective from May 22 at 9:49 PM CDT until May 23 at 12:45 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.

Affected Areas

East Carroll Parish (southwestern), Franklin Parish (northeastern), Madison Parish (northwestern), Richland Parish, and West Carroll Parish (southwestern) in northeastern Louisiana. Specific locations include Rayville, Delhi, Epps, Warden, Holly Ridge, Waverly, Monticello, Tendal, Start, and Sondheimer.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Delhi and Rayville areas. Storm totals between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen, with around 3 to 4 inches occurring over the last three to four hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible.

Timeline

Alert effective May 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM CDT. Expires and ends May 23, 2026 at 12:45 AM CDT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Jackson MS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for five parishes in northeastern Louisiana until 12:45 AM CDT on May 23.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeastern Louisiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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