Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

06/15/2026

⚠️ACADIA PARISH OHSEP – FLOOD WATCH ⚠️

A Flood Watch is in effect for Acadia Parish, Louisiana and surrounding areas from 7:00 AM CDT Monday through Wednesday morning.

A slow-moving weather system will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Totals of 2–5 inches are expected, with isolated amounts up to 6–10 inches, which may cause localized flooding.

Potential impacts:
• 🌧️ Low-lying and poor drainage flooding
• 🌊 Rising bayous, creeks, and drainage canals
• 🚧 Hazardous travel and possible road closures

⚖️ Local Ordinance Reminder:
Driving through flooded roadways or streets is prohibited when it creates a wake that causes flooding of homes, businesses, or property, including pushing water into structures or increasing roadway hazards.

Safety:
🚫 Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown.

📲 Monitor forecasts and stay alert for updates.

🏠 Be prepared to act if flooding develops.

This is a developing weather situation. Additional updates will be issued as needed.

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

📲 Stay Weather Ready Year Round in Acadia Parish

Stay ahead of changing conditions, especially during hurricane season. The official Acadia Parish Police Jury app provides emergency alerts, severe weather warnings, road closures, and parish news.

Don’t wait for severe weather or urgent situations. Download the app today and stay prepared.

📲 Search “Acadia Parish Police Jury” in the App Store or Google Play.

06/05/2026

The has issued temporary requirements for the interstate movement of animals following the recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas. This is a proactive order, effective immediately, aimed at early detection and prevention to help protect animal health. Suspected cases must be reported as soon as possible at 225-925-3980 or [email protected].

To read the order, visit: https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/order-of-the-state-veterinarian-new-world-screwworm-restrictions-on-interstate-movement-of-animals

06/02/2026

📢 ACADIA PARISH WEATHER ALERT

A strong thunderstorm is moving through south-central Acadia Parish and will continue through approximately 2:00 PM.

Expected impacts:

Wind gusts up to 40 mph
Pea-sized hail
Heavy rain and frequent lightning

Impacted areas include: Crowley, Wright, Lyons Point, and nearby communities.

Possible impacts:

Blowing of unsecured outdoor items
Minor tree limb damage
Hazardous outdoor conditions

Safety actions:

Move indoors immediately if outside
Secure loose outdoor objects if it is safe to do so
Avoid travel during heavy rain if possible

This is a strong thunderstorm, not a severe warning, but caution is advised due to gusty winds and lightning.

06/02/2026

Showers have already started for some along the coast this morning. Additional showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon as both a weak frontal boundary and the sea breeze interact with a very tropical air mass in place across the region. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rain that could lead to some nuisance street flooding. Storms will gradually dissipate this evening as temperatures cool.

06/01/2026

🌀 Today marks the beginning of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

For the past several years, Acadia Parish has been fortunate. While we’ve experienced impacts from tropical weather, we have avoided a major hurricane strike.

That good fortune should not be mistaken for preparedness.

It only takes one storm to change lives, damage property, and impact our community.

Now is the time to review your emergency plan, check insurance coverage, refresh disaster supply kits, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive emergency information.

📱 Download the Acadia Parish Police Jury App for emergency alerts, weather updates, road closures, and important parish notifications.

Additional preparedness resources:

📱 https://www.getagameplan.org

📱 http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

We have been fortunate.

Now is the time to be ready.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay resilient.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

⚠️ ACADIA PARISH WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

Strong storms are moving through the parish, bringing brief heavy downpours (up to 3–5 inches per hour), gusty winds up to 40 mph, and lightning. Overall, most areas can expect 1–2 inches of rain. Street and low-lying area flooding is possible.

🚗 Stay home if you don’t need to travel.
🚧 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN — never drive through flooded roads.

📲 Get alerts instantly! Download the parish app for NWS warnings and local notifications — available on iOS and Android. Search “Acadia Parish Police Jury.”

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY TRASH UPDATE 🇺🇸

Trash collection routes will run on their normal schedule and will not be affected by Memorial Day.

The Acadia Parish Landfill will be open for Waste Connections on Memorial Day and will close once all routes have been completed