Good morning you early birds,
Due to ongoing heavy rainfall which has spread across Lower Acadiana, we've gone ahead and included the remaining area in the flood watch through Wednesday.

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected as a surge of deep tropical moisture moves into the area and interacts with a stalled frontal boundary. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches, with localized heavier amounts of up to 10 in are possible now until Wednesday
🚩Another round of heavy rain is expected Thu/Fri which may trigger an extension of the watch.

Public Information 6-15-26

This week we will be keeping an eye on the Gulf as the remnants of Tropical Storm Christina from the Pacific Ocean move over land near South Texas. Weather experts don't expect further development beyond a heavy rainmaker.

Public Works crews continue their maintenance of drains across the city but now would be a great time to help them out and ensure any drains near your home are free of grass clippings, leaves, or litter.

All city pumps are functioning properly at 100%. All pumps are automated and are manned by city personnel during heavy rainfall events. Should ponding of roadways begin, please do not travel down roadways that become flooded due to major tropical rainfalls in short amounts of time. #HurricaneSeason2026 #GetAGamePlan #UnderTheLampposts

A band of heavy rainfall has set up along the I-10/12 corridor. Rainfall rates of around 3-6+ inches per hour expected. It is quite slow moving with training expected. Potential impacts include minor flooding over roadways and underpasses, especially for vulnerable urban areas.

NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 11 AM this morning to discuss the flood threat this week and the tropical disturbance in the gulf. The briefings will be broadcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and X (links below). Please share this information widely. ~ Donald Jones

https://www.facebook.com/NWSLakeCharles

https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles

https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSLakeCharles,

https://www.instagram.com/nwslakecharles/