Lake Charles, Louisiana –Streets in southwest Louisiana could flood through Saturday night as a tropical disturbance continues to dump heavy rain across the region, with some areas at risk of seeing up to 8 inches of rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a very moist tropical air mass will linger over the Gulf Coast from Thursday through Saturday, fueling rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Localized downpours may trigger flash flooding, especially in communities that have already received significant rainfall this week.
Flooding risk is greatest in parishes along and south of I-10, including Lake Charles, Jennings, Lafayette, and Cameron. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across most of southwest Louisiana, but isolated pockets—especially near Beaumont, Orange, and southern parishes—could see as much as 6 to 8 inches by late Saturday.
The heaviest rain may cause rapid rises in creeks, street flooding, and dangerous driving on major roads like US-90 and Highway 165. Some storms will be capable of very heavy rain rates, making flash flooding more likely in poor drainage areas or locations that received heavy rain on Thursday and Friday.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel during periods of heavy rain, keep devices charged in case of power outages, and move vehicles to higher ground if flash flood warnings are issued. Emergency managers urge everyone to stay weather-aware and monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local officials.
Rain chances will decrease Saturday night as the disturbance moves away, but localized flooding will remain possible in hard-hit areas. Additional advisories or alerts may be issued if rainfall intensifies.
Five Day Forecast (Lake Charles, LA)
Thursday:
- Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms
- 1–2 inches possible
- Flash flooding risk in low-lying areas
Friday:
- Periods of showers, isolated downpours
- 1–2 inches additional rain
- Flooding concerns continue
Saturday:
- Showers, possible heavy rain early
- Totals could reach 6–8 inches in isolated spots
- Flash flooding possible through evening
Sunday:
- Scattered showers, tapering off
- Cloudy, highs in mid-80s
- Flood waters receding
Monday:
- Partly cloudy, lower rain chances
- Highs in upper 80s
- Localized standing water possible in flood-prone spots
