St. Martin Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

06/18/2026

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 348 in effect until 6am Thursday. Includes St. Martin Parish.

06/17/2026

A Wind Advisory has been issued for all inland areas of central and southwest Louisiana and southwest Texas. South winds of 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph will be possible in these areas through Thursday evening. Coastal areas remain under a Tropical Storm Warning.

06/17/2026

Boil Water Advisory

Boil Water Advisory

Due to a main line being hit by a contractor, South Cemetery Road and all lines that branch off the South Cemetery Road water line are currently isolated. Personnel are currently working on repairing the line and hope to get water back to customers as soon as possible. Once restored, all areas affected will be under a boil water advisory until samples clear. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/17/2026

TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR FORMS

Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance aircraft have found the tropical disturbance has now reached sufficient organization to be classified as a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.

Therefore, it has been named Tropical Storm Arthur. The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for coastal Jefferson County, Texas. Tropical Storm Warnings continue for the Louisiana coast from Morgan City westward, as well as all coastal waters, lakes, and bays.

06/17/2026

Flood Safety For You And Your Family

𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗
- Determine whether places you regularly visit or spend time at, or routes you frequently travel are likely to flood.
- Create an emergency to-go kit and communications plan so your family will know how to connect during an emergency.
- Keep all essential electronics charged.
- Maintain a full tank of gas.
- Prepare for possible evacuation.
- Be proactive: Leave before the flooding starts to avoid getting stranded.

𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗
- Get to higher ground if you are in an area that is subject to flooding.
- Follow flood warnings.
- Avoid floodwaters: It is NEVER safe to drive or walk through them.

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗
- Avoid floodwaters and affected areas.
- Heed road closure and cautionary signs.
- Allow floodwaters to recede and conditions to stabilize before resuming regular activities.

𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡
More than 50 percent of flood-related deaths are due to someone driving or walking into floodwaters.
- 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock adults off their feet and sweep them away.
- 12 inches of moving water can carry off a small car.
- 18 to 24 inches of moving water can carry away larger vehicles including trucks, vans and SUVs.

Play it safe. Whether driving or walking, any time you come to a flooded area, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

06/17/2026

I-10 RAMP CLOSED IN BUTTE LA ROSE

06/17/2026

Here is the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone One. The primary impact for our area continues to be the potential for flooding rains, regardless of eventual development.