Alert archive / Louisiana / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 95, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 29, 2021, 10:48 PM CDT for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2021, 10:48 PM CDT (03:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Flash flood emergency
- Damage threat
- Catastrophic
- Flood severity
- None
County Jefferson Parish, LA
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 3.8 hours before the alert went out and 72 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 25 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 679 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
952
WGUS54 KLIX 300348
FFWLIX
LAC051-301145-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FF.W.0095.210830T0348Z-210830T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1048 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LAFITTE AND JEAN LAFITTE...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 645 AM CDT Monday.
* At 1048 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported levee failing
around Lafitte and Jean Lafitte. Over 200 people in imminent danger
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Lafitte and Jean Lafitte. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain and surge
are leading to a failure of the levee.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jean Lafitte, Barataria and Lafitte.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2978 9014 2977 9007 2973 9007 2963 9008
2964 9016 2966 9016 2968 9016 2977 9016
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
CAB2 follow-up statements
956
WGUS54 KLIX 301130
FFWLIX
LAC051-301500-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FF.W.0095.000000T0000Z-210830T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
630 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LAFITTE AND JEAN LAFITTE...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1000 AM CDT.
* At 630 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Lafitte and Jean Lafitte. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jean Lafitte, Barataria and Lafitte.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2978 9014 2977 9007 2973 9007 2963 9008
2964 9016 2966 9016 2968 9016 2977 9016
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$066
WGUS54 KLIX 301459
FFWLIX
LAC051-301900-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FF.W.0095.000000T0000Z-210830T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
959 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LAFITTE AND JEAN LAFITTE...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 959 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Lafitte and Jean Lafitte. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jean Lafitte, Barataria and Lafitte.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
&&
LAT...LON 2978 9014 2977 9007 2973 9007 2963 9008
2964 9016 2966 9016 2968 9016 2977 9016
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 7:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist | 2 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:00 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 30 min | |
| Aug 29, 8:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 38 min |
| Aug 29, 8:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist | 6 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:55 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Tangipahoa | 3 hr |
| Aug 29, 9:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 12 days |
| Aug 29, 9:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 21 days |
| Aug 29, 9:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Washington | 63 hr |
| Aug 29, 9:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Washington | 11 days |
| Aug 29, 10:39 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 51 min | |
| Aug 29, 10:55 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 20 min | |
| Aug 29, 11:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Plaquemines | 10 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:05 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Tangipahoa | 12 hr |
| Aug 30, 1:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena | 8 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist | 8 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:39 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 9 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:55 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 3:55 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:19 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LIX | 39 hr | |
| Aug 30, 4:51 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | LIX | Assumption | 15 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:15 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 30 min | |
| Aug 30, 7:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 27 min | |
| Aug 30, 7:45 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:01 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 89 min | |
| Aug 30, 9:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Plaquemines, Saint Charles, Saint James and 1 more | 60 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 35 hr |
| Aug 30, 11:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 35 hr |
| Aug 30, 11:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Washington | 34 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:24 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LIX | Ascension, Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa | 33 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:57 PM CDT | Heat Advisory | LIX | Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Orleans, Saint Bernard, Saint James and 2 more | 26 hr |
| Aug 30, 6:10 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 95 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.