Flash Flood Warning Issued for Portions of Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
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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 East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Amite, and Wilkinson counties until 8:45 PM CST following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
- 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 and Southern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The alert was issued after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with flash flooding either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions:
- Southeastern Louisiana: North Central East Feliciana Parish and Northeastern West Feliciana Parish.
- Southern Mississippi: Southwestern Amite County and Southeastern Wilkinson County.
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Clinton, Liberty, Centreville, Gloster, Wilson, Norwood, and Felps.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is vital to be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
According to radar data, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. The primary 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 as of 6:15 PM CST on March 7, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 8:45 PM CST on March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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