Flash Flood Statement

Headline	Flash Flood Statement
Description	At 320pm CST, National Weather Service Radar continued to Indicate Thunderstorms producing very Heavy Rain from South of Lafayette North to Between Carencro and Breaux Bridge. Thunderstorms are producing Rainfall Rates of 2 to 4 Inches in a Short Period of Time. this will Likely Cause Flash Flooding Across Lafayette. Also Heavy Rains Continue to South of Church Point. Heavy Rains Have Fallen Across the area in the Past Two Hours from Lake Arthur Northeast to Crowley and Flooding is Likely Continuing in These Areas As Well. Locations in the Warning include but are Not Limited to Sunset Leonville, Iota, Grand Coteau, Eunice, Church Point, Carencro Breaux Bridge and Arnaudville Additional Rainfall Amounts of 2 to 4 Inches are Possible in the Warned Area. Excessive Runoff from Heavy Rainfall will Cause Flooding of Small Creeks and Streams, Highways and Underpasses. Additionally, Country Roads and Farmlands Along the Banks of Creeks, Streams and Other Low Lying Areas are Subject to Flooding. A Flash Flood Warning Means That Flooding is Imminent or Occurring. if you are in the Warning area Move to Higher Ground Immediately. Residents Living Along Streams and Creeks Should Take Immediate Precautions to Protect Life and Property. Do Not Attempt to Cross Swiftly Flowing Waters or Waters of Unknown Depth by Foot or By Automobile. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 700pm CST Wednesday Evening for Southwestern Louisiana.
Expires	9/3/08 2:00 PM
Message ID	74502
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)