A flood warning is in effect for parts of St. Charles Parish and nearby river towns through 11:00 p.m. Monday night, with parish officials urging residents in low-lying areas to be ready to head for higher ground as heavy rain and runoff threaten to swamp streets.
According to the National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, isolated flash flooding is possible in the warning area, and any standing water should be treated as hazardous. The bulletin repeats the familiar warning to “Turn around, don’t drown” and urges people to avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, no matter how shallow they may look.
Areas Under the Warning and Who Is at Risk
St. Charles Parish’s emergency post says the warning covers Lake Maurepas and river communities including Garyville, Reserve, LaPlace and Montz, and remains in effect until 11:00 p.m. Monday night, per a post by St. Charles Parish. Parish officials estimate roughly 47,347 residents are within the affected zone, along with 19 schools and two hospitals. People in low-lying neighborhoods and mobile homes are being urged to move to higher floors or to higher ground if water starts to rise.
Safety Guidance and Where to Get Updates
Emergency teams are stressing that drivers should not attempt to cross flooded roadways and that pedestrians should steer clear of drainage canals, ditches and riverbanks. For the latest advisories and river-stage information, follow the National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge along with official parish channels. Keep phones charged, be prepared to relocate to higher ground if conditions worsen, and reserve emergency calls for immediate life-threatening situations.
Parish officials say they will continue monitoring conditions and pushing out updates on social media as the situation develops. Residents are being asked to avoid nonessential travel and to report dangerous road conditions to parish dispatch. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
