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Iberia Parish has created this page to share timely, accurate information for emergency preparedness
Iberia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) and 911 are divisions of Iberia Parish Government. OHSEP’s responsibilities include planning for, responding to and the recovery from all disasters and emergencies that affect Iberia Parish. 911 and the Iberia Parish Communications District answers all 911 calls and directs the call to the appropriate agency for response
, dispatches fire units throughout the Parish, and is responsible for assigning addresses for all locations outside of the city limits of municipalities within the Parish. The OHSEP offices and 911 Administrative Offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 24 hours a day while there is an ongoing disaster or emergency. 911 Call takers work 24/7 doing their part to protect all citizens of Iberia Parish.
Operating as usual
12/22/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
12/21/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
12/21/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Increasing Confidence in Impacts From the Arctic Outbreak.....Hard Freeze Watch and Wind Chill Advisory Issued...
IMPACTS:
Prolonged hard freeze conditions with lows in the teens to lower 20s that have
the potential to burst exposed pipes and kill tender vegetation.
Dangerous wind chill readings from zero to around 10 degrees that have the
potential to produce hypothermia and/or frostbite if not dressed appropriately.
WHERE:
All of southeast Texas, as well as, central, south central, and southwest Louisiana.
WHEN:
Hard Freeze starting on Thursday night through Saturday morning, then again on
Sunday morning.
Dangerous life-threatening wind chills starting on Thursday night into Friday
morning, then again on Friday night into Saturday morning.
12/19/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Locally Heavy Rainfall Today.....Potential Arctic Outbreak Later This Week...
IMPACTS:
Heavy rainfall - Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 4) for excessive rainfall that may lead to
flooding today. 1 to 3 inches of rainfall area which may cause flooding of poor urban
drainage areas or other low spots.
Arctic Outbreak - potential prolonged hard freeze conditions with dangerous wind
chills. This air mass could burst pipes, kill tender vegetation, cause life threatening
cold to people and pets.
WHERE:
For all of southeast Texas, as well as, central, south central, and southwest Louisiana.
WHEN:
Heavy rainfall - showers and a few thunderstorms increasing by late morning through
the afternoon, ending this evening.
Arctic outbreak - Polar air mass arrives late Thursday behind an arctic cold front. The
bitterly cold air mass will likely linger through the Christmas Holiday weekend.
12/15/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
12/13/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Expected This Afternoon Into Wednesday Afternoon...
IMPACTS: A Slight to Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday afternoon as a strong storm system and stronger cold front pushes through the southern plains. All modes of severe weather are possible: damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.
There is also a threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Area average amounts of 1 to 3 inches can be expected, but localized higher amounts and very high rain rates could produce localized flooding of urban and low lying areas. The main flooding risk is from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon and mainly in Acadiana.
WHERE: The highest potential for severe weather will be from the Lakes Region into central Louisiana, with damaging wind gusts and tornadoes the primary threats. An isolated strong tornado or two will be possible with any storms that develop ahead of the main line of storms. However, all modes of severe weather will be possible across the entire area. The risk will shift into Acadiana and the Atchafalaya Basin early Wednesday.
WHEN: Mid afternoon today into early Wednesday afternoon.
12/13/2022
Photos from US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana's post
12/12/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
***Updated to Include Latest Severe Weather Outlook and Flood Watch***
…Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Expected Tuesday Afternoon Into Wednesday Morning...
IMPACTS: A Slight to Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning as a strong storm system and stronger cold front pushes through the southern plains. All modes of severe weather are possible: damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.
There is also a threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Area average amounts of 1 to 4 inches can be expected, but localized higher amounts and very high rain rates could produce localized flooding of urban and low lying areas.
WHERE: The highest potential for severe weather will be from the Lakes Region into central Louisiana, with damaging wind gusts and tornadoes the primary threats. An isolated strong tornado or two will be possible with any storms that develop ahead of the main line of storms. However, all modes of severe weather will be possible across the entire area.
WHEN: Mid afternoon Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.
Hazardous Weather Message
***Updated to Include Latest Severe Weather Outlook and Flood Watch***
…Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Expected Tuesday Afternoon Into Wednesday Morning...
IMPACTS: A Slight to Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning as a strong storm system and stronger cold front pushes through the southern plains. All modes of severe weather are possible: damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.
There is also a threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Area average amounts of 1 to 4 inches can be expected, but localized higher amounts and very high rain rates could produce localized flooding of urban and low lying areas.
WHERE: The highest potential for severe weather will be from the Lakes Region into central Louisiana, with damaging wind gusts and tornadoes the primary threats. An isolated strong tornado or two will be possible with any storms that develop ahead of the main line of storms. However, all modes of severe weather will be possible across the entire area.
WHEN: Mid afternoon Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.
Next Update: Tuesday morning.
Please reference the additional resources below for more information.
Next Update: Tuesday morning.
Please reference the additional resources below for more information.
11/29/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Severe Storm and Excessive Rainfall Potential...
IMPACTS:
An Enhanced Risk Potential (level 3 out of 5) to Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 5)
for storms that develop to become severe.
This potential includes all modes of severe weather including damaging wind gusts,
large hail, and a few tornadoes, along with occasional cloud to ground lightning.
In addition, there is a Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 4) to Marginal Risk Potential
(level 1 out of 4) for excessive rainfall that may lead to flooding. The stronger storms
will produce intense rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour that may cause flooding
of urban poor drainage areas and roadways, as well as locations where grounds are
still wet from recent rainfall.
WHERE:
Severe - Enhanced Risk Potential (level 3 out of 5) for the area roughly northeast
of a Newton to Opelousas line.
Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 5) for the remainder of the area.
Excessive Rainfall - Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 4) for the eastern portions
of Avoyelles and St, Landry Parishes.
Marginal Risk Potential (level 1 out of 4) for the remainder of the area roughly east
of a Jasper to Beaumont line.
WHEN:
First there is a forecast of isolated to scattered thunderstorms that have the potential
to go severe from around noon to 8 pm.
Then bands of thunderstorms possibly forming into a squall line from around 8 pm
to around 4 am.
11/29/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
11/28/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
11/28/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Severe and Heavy Rainfall Potential on Tuesday into Tuesday Night...
IMPACTS:
A Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 5) for storms that develop to become severe.
This potential includes all modes of severe weather including damaging wind gusts,
large hail, and a few tornadoes, along with occasional cloud to ground lightning.
In addition, there is a Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 4) to Marginal Risk Potential (level 1 out of 4) for excessive rainfall that may lead to flooding. The stronger storms will produce intense rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour that may cause flooding of urban poor drainage areas and roadways, as well as locations where grounds are still wet from recent rainfall.
WHERE:
Severe - Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 5) for the entire area except right along the coast and the lower Atchafalaya Basin, as well as lower southeast Texas, where a Marginal Risk Potential (level 1 out of 5) is outlined.
Excessive Rainfall - Slight Risk Potential (level 2 out of 4) for portions of Rapides, Avoyelles, and St. Landry Parishes, with a Marginal Risk Potential (level 1 out of 4) for the remainder of the area.
WHEN:
First there is a forecast of isolated to scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Then bands of thunderstorms possibly forming into a squall line ahead of a cold front Tuesday night.
11/14/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Margainal Risk For Severe Storms and Excessive Rainfall...
IMPACTS: Low pressure system will develop this afternoon and move
right along the coast tonight. This system will bring widespread showers
and a few thunderstorms. From along the I-10 corridor south into the
coastal waters these thunderstorms will bring the potential for severe
weather and excessive rainfall.
Marginal Risk Potential (1 out of 5) For Severe Storms, all modes including
damaging winds, large hail, and quick spin up tornadoes.
Marginal Risk Potential (1 out of 4) For Excessive Rainfall that may lead
to flooding. Rainfall amounts from 1 to 2.50 inches, which may fall in a
short period of time.
WHERE: Mainly along and south of the I-10 Corridor.
WHEN: Late this afternoon into tonight. Most likely timing:
southeast Texas - 5 pm - 9 pm. southwest Louisiana 6 pm - 10 pm.
south central Louisiana/Atchafalaya Basin 7 pm - 1 am.
11/08/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Overview:
• No significant impacts are anticipated to Louisiana or Texas
• Nicole has attained tropical characteristics with more convection around the center.
• Slow strengthening is expected and Nicole may reach Florida as a minimal Hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday.
• Nicole is forecast to turn north then northeast away from the local area Thursday and Friday
Confidence:
• Confidence is high that the largest impacts will remain well east of our area.
Impacts:
• This system is not expected to bring any impacts to the local area.
11/04/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Hazardous Weather Message
…Enhanced to Slight Risk of Severe Weather Expected this evening through Saturday morning.....Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall this evening through Saturday morning...
IMPACTS: The main concern will be damaging wind gusts and hail, with an isolated risk of tornadoes. Heavy rain of 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts, possibly causing flooding of low lying areas.
WHERE: Part of an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) clips parts of Tyler and Jasper Counties. All Southeast Texas counties as well as a majority of our LA parishes reside in the Slight Risk (2 out of 5). A Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) covers the remainder of Lower Acadiana parishes. The Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) of Excessive Rainfall covers the entire area.
WHEN: Showers will begin this afternoon, increasing in coverage and intensity this evening and overnight with the cold frontal passage. The greatest risk for severe weather will occur late this evening and extend into Saturday morning going west to east across the area.
11/03/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
… Slight Risk of Severe Weather Expected Due to Cold Frontal Passage...
IMPACTS: The main concern will be damaging wind gusts and hail however there is an isolated risk of tornadoes. Heavy rain is expected and flooding of low lying areas is possible.
WHERE: Part of an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) now clips parts of Tyler and Jasper Counties. All SE TX counties as well as a majority of our LA parishes reside in the Slight Risk (2 out of 5). A Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) covers the remainder of our LA parishes.
WHEN: Showers will begin Friday afternoon, increasing in coverage and intensity thereafter. The greatest risk for severe weather will occur late Friday and extend into Saturday morning going west to east across the area.
10/31/2022
You can still early vote today and tomorrow!!!!
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10/18/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
West Nile Virus has been detected in Iberia Parish’s mosquito population
10/14/2022
10/11/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
…Tropical Storm Karl Forms in the SW Gulf of Mexico.....No Significant Impacts for Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana...
The only impact will be additional moisture being introduced to our area.
This will help boost rain chances through the next few days.
Landfall in Mexico is expected in the next 72 hours.
10/07/2022
10/06/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
09/30/2022
09/19/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
09/14/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Tropical Weather Outlook
…Tropical Depression Seven forms in central Atlantic...
Tropical Depression Seven has developed in the central Atlantic this morning. It's expected to become a tropical storm later today or tomorrow (if it does, it would be given the name Fiona) before moving into the Caribbean this weekend. There is a large degree of uncertainty with regards to where TD7 will track next week, but the current long range forecast is for the storm to curve northwest into the central Bahamas. We will continue to provide updates on this storm until the Gulf of Mexico is no longer threatened.
09/08/2022
Meteorologist Donald Jones from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles gave a presentation to the Iberia Parish Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on hurricanes and what the NWS expects for the second half of the 2022 hurricane season.
09/06/2022
From Iberia Parish President, M. Larry Richard-911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
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08/29/2022
Hurricane Andrew hits Acadiana in August 1992.
Thanks to Lee Ball Photography for allowing us to share their photos of the damage.
08/15/2022
08/12/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
…Low Potential for Tropical Cyclone Development Over The Northwest Gulf of Mexico Through The Weekend...
Here is the latest tropical weather outlook...
A surface trough of low pressure is developing over the north-central Gulf of Mexico just offshore of southeastern Louisiana. This system has a low chance - 10 percent - of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next 5 days. Any development will be slow to occur as it drifts
west-southwestward over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible, especially across coastal portions of the southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas through the weekend. For more information about the potential for heavy rainfall, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service office and the Weather Prediction Center.
08/01/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
07/29/2022
From Coteau Water:
Customers of Waterworks District 3 in the area of Myers Road and Snapper Road may experience discolored water due to a break in a line. The discolored water is not harmful, just a nuisance. Allow your water to run for a few minutes and it will clear up. The lines were flushed after the repair. Sorry for any inconvenience to our customers.
07/29/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
07/25/2022
From M. Larry Richard, Iberia Parish President:
07/11/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
Tropical Weather Outlook
…A Low Probability of Tropical Development Continues To Be Possible Near The Northern Gulf Coast ...
A broad trough of low pressure currently located over the northern Gulf of Mexico is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Gradual development of this system is possible if it can remain offshore while it meanders near the northern Gulf of Mexico coast through the end of the week. Regardless of development, heavy rains will be possible along portions of the northern Gulf coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle over the
next several days.
06/29/2022
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
…Still Monitoring a Surface Low Over the Northwest Gulf Moving Toward the Middle to Lower Texas Coast...
Here is the latest tropical weather outlook as of 8:45 am CDT Wednesday June 29, 2022...
There are 3 areas that are being monitored for tropical development.
Closest to home, there is an area of low pressure over the northwest Gulf of Mexico with disorganized showers and thunderstorms. So far the surface low has not become better organized. This low has a medium, 40 percent, chance of tropical development as it moves west-southwest toward the middle to lower Texas coast and before moving inland on Thursday may become a short lived tropical depression. Some extra moisture with this system will help bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms this week across southeast Texas as well as southwest, south central and central Louisiana. Otherwise, no significant impacts are expected for this area.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 is likely to become Tropical Storm Bonnie later today as it moves west near the northern coast of Venezuela. NO Impacts from this system are expected for southeast Texas, as well as southwest, south central, and central Louisiana.
Finally, there is a tropical wave over the central Atlantic some several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. There is a low, 10 percent chance of development in the next 48 hours, and a low, 30 percent chance, for tropical development over the next 5 days, as it moves west-northwest into the Caribbean Sea. This system is still several days away and it is still too early to say if this system will survive the trip across the Caribbean Sea and reach the Gulf of Mexico or if it will have any impacts for southeast Texas or southwest Louisiana.
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