Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes Until 3:15 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana. The alert was issued following radar indications of heavy rainfall and ongoing flash flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following regions:

• Central East Baton Rouge Parish
• Northwestern Livingston Parish

Impacted locations include Denham Springs, Walker, and Watson. This warning also affects Interstate 12 between mile markers 10 and 21.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area should take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise night caution: Be especially careful at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
• Avoid low-lying areas: Stay away from small creeks, streams, and underpasses where water can rise rapidly.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Expected hazards include flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets, and poor drainage or low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:15 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.