Rapides Parish, LA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 06/15 5:11 AM CDT – Monday 06/15 8:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
FFWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 815 AM CDT.
* At 511 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Opelousas, Ville Platte, Bunkie, Mamou, Simmesport, Krotz Springs, Melville, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Turkey Creek, Palmetto, Morrow, Bayou Current, Port Barre, Cottonport, Pine Prairie, Mansura, Washington, Hessmer and Chataignier.
What to 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas Impacted
- Avoyelles, LA
- Evangeline, LA
- Rapides, LA
- St. Landry, LA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 06/15 2:32 AM CDT – Wednesday 06/17 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Lafayette, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper St. Martin and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.
When
Through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details
- A stallling cold front will interact with a very moist airmass through at least early Wednesday. Multiple rounds of rain are expected to produce totals of 3 to 6 inches within the watch area through Wednesday. There will be isolated higher totals of 6 to 10 inches beneath stronger or training cell clusters. Rainfall rates in storm storms may be excessive and quickly produce flooding in urban areas. Additional rainfall is expected beyond Wednesday and a watch extension could come in the next days.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted
- Vernon
- Rapides
- Avoyelles
- Beauregard
- Allen
- Evangeline
- St. Landry
- Lafayette
- Upper St. Martin
- Northern Calcasieu
- Northern Jefferson Davis
- Northern Acadia
- Southern Calcasieu
- Southern Jefferson Davis
- Southern Acadia
- Tyler
- Hardin
- Northern Jasper
- Northern Newton
- Southern Jasper
- Southern Newton
- Upper Jefferson
- Northern Orange
- Lower Jefferson
- Southern Orange
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Forecast Key Messages
Created by the NWS Lake Charles WFO
Today’s afternoon heat indices will likely sneak into the 100 to 103F range before rainfall moves in and cools things off. Several rounds of widespread heavy rains are expected from this afternoon through early Wednesday. A second round of heavy tropical-like rainfall is then possible again late in the week as a weak low crosses the area. A flash flood risk will exist Sunday afternoon - late Tuesday. Rain totals of 3-5 inches are expected with higher amounts in some spots. Another 3 to 5 inches of rainfall will be possible Thu/Fri. The flash flood risk could continue into the end of the week, depending on the rainfall totals from Sun-Wed. Coastal flooding will be possible around high tide times to the end of the week due to the wave’s passage.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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