Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and West Baton Rouge Parishes

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana. This alert is based on Doppler radar indicating thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southeastern Louisiana:

• Southwestern East Baton Rouge Parish
• East Central Iberville Parish
• Southeastern West Baton Rouge Parish

Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Plaquemine and St. Gabriel.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Expected Conditions

As of 12:25 AM CST, between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible. Hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 1:25 AM CST on March 8 and is effective until 4:30 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.