Parts of Texas, the Arklatex region, and the lower Mississippi Valley are experiencing significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, with a widespread 4 to 8 inches of rain and localized totals reaching 10 to 12 inches. A level 3 out of 4 red zone flood risk has been issued for much of the area by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). Multiple flash flood warnings are in effect, including an extended warning for Fayette County until 9am, which has already seen 8 to 12 inches of rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible flash and urban flooding impacts across the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Mississippi, and western Alabama through Wednesday night, moving towards southeast Louisiana and the southern Appalachians by Thursday. A flash flood emergency has been issued for St. Tammany Parish in southeast Louisiana, with 4.5-6.5 inches of rain reported. The heavy rain is pushing parts of the Colorado River in Fayette County into flood stage, affecting local schools and county offices. Officials urge residents to avoid driving in affected areas and to turn around instead of driving through flooded roadways.
Widespread flooding was seen in southern Louisiana yesterday, and more rain is in the forecast today. While rain is good for these areas that had a brutally dry summer, too much too quickly will cause scenes like this. #LAwx https://t.co/LRcV4kPl2q
Across the deep south, heavy rain and thunderstorms continue today with the potential for more flooding. More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away beneath the water. Turn Around,Don’t Drown! https://t.co/uMXK1acPmd
Over 6" of rain in less than 24 hours caused flooding in Mandeville, LA northwest of New Orleans. Wet roads also caused cars to hydroplane and crash in the area. More heavy rain is possible today, increasing the flood threat again. Flood watches remain in effect today https://t.co/4uukDsTalf
Heavy downpours over parts of Louisiana and Texas this week have caused significant flooding, meteorologists and officials said, and more rain is forecast to soak the region through the end of the week. https://t.co/O23DGbMub5
A flash flood emergency was issued in Mandeville, LA today causing scary and dangerous driving conditions. Concerning conditions remain through the overnight hours, as the water will be impossible to see at times! Please use caution if you must travel. #Lawx https://t.co/4xMl4BDxv8
Heavy rain led to flooded roadways earlier today in Bush, LA. Portions of Louisiana will remain under a flash flood warning until this evening. #LAwx https://t.co/p7geCVvkHV
The heavy rain is pushing parts of the Colorado River in Fayette County into flood stage Wednesday, meaning cancellations or delays for some Central Texas schools and the closure of some county offices. https://t.co/SEKrNIOqxa
Very heavy showers and thunderstorms will drive significant rainfall totals going through the evening hours across portions of the central Gulf Coast states. This will drive numerous areas of flash flooding, including locally significant and life-threatening urban flash flooding… https://t.co/uTZGKXFZfC
BREAKING: A flash flood #emergency has been issued for St. Tammany Parish in southeast Louisiana, north of New Orleans. Between 4.5-6.5" of rain has fallen and there are reports of water covering roads in Covington & Mandeville. #lawx https://t.co/x47fD3oSKV
Streets are flooded on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain. Heavy rainfall over the past few hours has lead to ponding on the roadways #LAwx https://t.co/ZDSUQ87ck1
🌧️4 to 8 inches of rain, localized 12-inch totals, expected through the end of the week. Several spots in east TX & northwest LA have already seen 8+ inches. A red zone risk for flash flooding & excessive rainfall has been drawn by the WPC. @MatthewCappucci has an update. https://t.co/WwHxthPhqA
Parts of East Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley are on their way to picking up 10 inches or more of rain in a week, leading to serious flooding and prompting the issuance of widespread flash flood watches and warnings. https://t.co/lKfnGmoi5J
Bigtime rains across TX and the Arklatex, especially in a lengthy corridor of east Texas where training downpours have given 8+ inches. 8+ more to come to Louisiana. Widespread flooding. https://t.co/Ifa6nR7Vf4 https://t.co/YlCQx0Lq96
Parts of East Texas + the Lower Mississippi Valley are on their way to picking up 10 inches or more of rain in a week, leading to serious flooding and prompting the issuance of widespread flash flood watches and warnings. Read more by @MatthewCappucci⬇️ https://t.co/iPCCWTZLfL
Friends across Louisiana, road closures are underway due to flash flooding throughout the state. Please stay safe and be careful when traveling. https://t.co/Z6Ach6r8ZC
Heavy rain is currently falling across the Moderate Flood Risk areas of TX/LA/MS. Multiple flash flood warnings are in effect. If you come across flooded roadways, pleas, turn around, don't drown! https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP https://t.co/ykJe6iY283
A flash flood warning is in effect for Fayette County until noon Wednesday. Two-day rainfall totals range from 8 inches to 12 inches, and more is on the way. https://t.co/SEKrNIOqxa
Wow! 8 to 12" of rain has fallen in Fayette County this week. When it rains it pours sometimes. #FOX7Austin #GoodDayAustin #atxwx #txwx #raintotals #gullywasher https://t.co/y1VGcxisZX
FLASH FLOOD THREAT! TX, LA, MS, AL, TN: More than a dozen flash flood warnings on the map as we speak! If you can avoid driving when in a flash flood warning that’s the safest bet. Southeastern Louisiana into Mississippi also in damaging wind/isolated tornado threat. https://t.co/qevunsU9mu
FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been extended to noon for Fayette County. Already seen 8 to 12" of rain and more rain is on the way. #FOX7Austin #GoodDayAustin #atxwx #txwx #flashfloodwarning https://t.co/1KVsl49Z1p
Another day with high rain chances. Be careful on wet roads and take the umbrella. 3 more hrs to go on #FOX7Austin #GoodDayAustin #atxwx #txwx https://t.co/K2bybOxr32
FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fayette county has been extended to 9am. Watch out for flooding in low-lying areas. #FOX7Austin #GoodDayAustin #atxwx #txwx #flashfloodwarning https://t.co/lf65JvlWWP
FLASH FLOOD WATCH for areas east of #ATX until noon today. Flooding of low lying areas are possible with a saturated ground and more heavy rain in the forecast. Be careful on the roads. #FOX7Austin #GoodDayAustin #atxwx #txwx #flashflooding https://t.co/x34v7LvnJW
For the overnight hours, flash flooding and severe weather will remain on the table along the Gulf Coast! Have multiple ways to receive alerts if warnings are issued and please remember TURN AROUND AND DON'T DROWN! #txwx #lawx https://t.co/bspQBBI2pa
Not much rain in the ATX today...but very heavy rain has fallen in Fayette County...and more is likely as we head into Wednesday. Please...Turn Around, Don't Drown! https://t.co/Cj2aJJXxgd
Locally considerable flash and urban flooding impacts are possible across portions of the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Mississippi, and western Alabama through Wednesday night then southeast Louisiana to the southern Appalachians on Thursday. Lingering freezing rain and snow will… https://t.co/DAbBRi8f5B
Heavy rain continues east of the ATX. Flash Flood Warning for Fayette County. https://t.co/XlxYM5T7Hf
Flash Flood Warning for Fayette County. Turn Around, Don't Drown! https://t.co/9eNAwCEuI9
🌧️A widespread 4 to 8 inches of rain, with localized 10-inch totals, is expected across Texas, the Arklatex, and the lower Mississippi Valley. A level 3 out of 4 red zone flood risk has been issued for much of the area. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update. https://t.co/6PlnynWdmj