Iberia Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

06/17/2026

From Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard:

The National Weather Service has upgraded the system in the Gulf to Tropical Storm Arthur. While forecasts can change, now is the time for residents to review their emergency plans, check supplies, and stay informed through trusted weather sources.

Iberia Parish officials are closely monitoring conditions and will continue providing updates as they become available. Please remain weather aware and take preparedness seriously.

Stay safe, Iberia Parish.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

From Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard:

In addition to the sand and sandbags at the locations below, the City of New Iberia will be providing sand and sandbags at Acadian Ballpark on Landry Dr and the Town of Jeanerette has sand and sandbags available at the fire station on Bourgeois St. Resident must bring a shovel and fill their own bags at each location in the Parish.

06/15/2026

From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:

From Iberia Parish President, M. Larry Richard
⚠️ Weather Advisory: Multi-Day Flood Risk for Iberia Parish ⚠️
Iberia Parish OHSEP is tracking a significant, multi-day tropical rain event. An area-wide Flood Watch is currently in effect through early Wednesday, and the flooding threat will compound daily as rainfall stacks up.
Monday & Tuesday: Torrential downpours with dangerous rain rates of 1.5 to 3.0+ inches per hour are possible, capable of triggering sudden street flooding.
Wednesday: A brief, temporary lull in rainfall.
Thursday & Beyond: A second, more intense wave of tropical rain arrives. Coastal flooding is also possible later in the week as coastal low pressure moves inland.
🛑 Stay Weather-Aware:
Turn Around, Don't Drown: Heavy downpours can mean large amounts of rain and fast-pooling water. Never drive through flooded roadways.
Monitor local updates closely, as the Flood Watch is highly likely to be extended later into the week.

06/15/2026

From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

From Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard -

The preparedness checklist is a community's best defense before the outer bands arrive. True storm resilience is measured by the boxes checked well ahead of the forecast