FLASH FLOODING OCCURRING THROUGHOUT ST JOHN
An approaching cold front has stalled just north of us and all of southeast Louisiana. This has triggered an intense amount of rain for the last several hours and into the night. The atmosphere is very unstable and it is impossible for meteorologists to predict who will get how much rain.
The likelihood of flash flooding is increased due to the present saturated condition of our soil. St John has already experienced over 4 inches of rain in the last several hours. This amount of rain has caused substantial flooding of streets.
Residents should stay off of roads tonight. If you must drive, motorists should proceed along streets with standing water at NO MORE than idle speed to prevent wakes from your vehicle from flooding homes.
Sandbags are available at the St John airport throughout the night and tomorrow.
Public Works crews are monitoring the pumping stations throughout the parish and will be working through the night.
Please call 985-652-9569 tomorrow after 8 am to report if your home received any water tonight.