Flash Flood Warning

At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Loyola Dr near the Airport is flooded. Between 0.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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... Kenner, Avondale, Hahnville, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan, Westwego, Ama, St. Rose, Waggaman, Luling, River Ridge, Destrehan, New Sarpy, Elmwood, Boutte, Norco, Bridge City and Taft.

Due to already very saturated grounds any additional rainfall will quickly turn to run off and lead to flash flooding. Already hearing reports of flooding along Loyola Drive near the airport.