Flash flood warnings issued at 8:58 this morning
Flash Flood Warning by NWS
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Effective: 2024-04-10 08:58:00 CDT
Expires: 2024-04-10 11:30:00 CDT
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Target Area: Allen, LA; Beauregard, LA; Vernon, LA; Jasper County,TX; Newton County, TX
Severe thunderstorms have triggered life-threatening flash floods in several areas, as detected by Doppler radar at 8:58 AM CDT. The region has already been drenched with 5 to 13 inches of rain, and forecasts suggest an additional inch could fall. The flooding is impacting creeks, streams, urban zones, and transportation routes, with numerous roads shut down. Authorities advise postponing travel. Affected communities include De Ridder, Leesville, Newton, and others in the vicinity.
