Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Lafayette, LA ∙ Lake Charles, LA ∙ Gillis, LA ∙ Iota, LA ∙ Franklin, LA ∙ Morrow, LA ∙ Arnaudville, LA ∙ Siracusaville, LA ∙ De Ridder Beauregard Parish Airport, LA ∙ Fields, LA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 119 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Evangeline and St. Landry. In south central Louisiana, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and Upper St. Mary. In southwest Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, East Cameron, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Upper Vermilion and West Cameron. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A tropical disturbance will move across the region through Saturday producing the potential for heavy rain. Rainfall totals of up to 12 inches will be possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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