Flash Flood Warning for Jefferson Parish Through 9:00 PM

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana —

What is happening: The National Weather Service in New Orleans has a Flash Flood Warning in effect for north central Jefferson Parish through 9:00 PM CDT Saturday evening. Doppler radar shows thunderstorms dropping heavy rain across the warned area, with between 3 and 6 inches already fallen and another 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is happening now or about to begin.

Local impacts: The Weather Service warns of life threatening flash flooding. Urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses are at risk, along with other spots where water drains poorly and low ground. Metairie is among the places expected to see flash flooding.

What to do:

- Never drive through a flooded road. Turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

- Move to higher ground right away if water starts rising near you.

- Stay off roads in the warned area until the water goes down and the warning ends.

Source: National Weather Service, New Orleans, October 31, 2026.