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topicnews · July 17, 2025

The flood clock continues, tropical rains are expected

The flood clock continues, tropical rains are expected

Baton Rouge, La. (WAFB) – flood clock

The flood guard continues for most of the area of view, until Friday evening for the possibility of heavy downpours and localized flooding of roads.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

What to know?

The most important highlights are that there is no wind and there are no concerns of river flooding. We could see a general two to four inch rain.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

Tropical development opportunities

We are now on a low 30% probability of a tropical development at 93l, which either only remain deep or briefly become depression if it moves ashore in Louisiana tonight.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

Flood outlook

Today there is still a moderate risk of excessive precipitation, mainly in the southwest of Baton Rouge. In some places, street flooding can be possible, but no river floods.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

Today's weather

Today there is an opportunity of 80% on showers/storms, with rain, but not much wind. Hochs are only kept in chess in the 80s.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

Predict precipitation

The forecast requires a general to three inch rain with heavier amounts towards the south to the coast via the i-10 corridor.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

Extended forecast

The 10-day contractual rain probability that goes through the weekend with a typical summer pattern next week.

First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th
First alarm forecast: Thursday, July 17th(WAFB)

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