Severe Flood

Flood Watch issued May 1 at 2:17PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry and
Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin,
Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton
and Tyler.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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...
- Areas have received between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall
yesterday with another 1 to 3 inches received today.
areas where thunderstorms move over repeatedly may experience
rapid onset flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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.

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