Active AlertsSorrento, LA

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 5:42 AM Jan. 10

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Full details

Flood Watch

Issued at Sat 1:57 AM Jan. 10

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Washington, West Baton Rouge and Western Ascension and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Pearl River, Pike and Walthall.
When: Until 9 AM CST this 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: - Additional amounts of 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected over the watch area through 9am today. This rain will fall over saturated grounds causing some low lying and poorly drained areas locations to flood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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