Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 41

Severe Weather near Kenner

JeffersonUnited StatesNOAA

Right now

The most recent data we hold from NOAA arrived 2 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.

This alert is in force until 10 September 2026, 13:30 UTC.

It is the 53rd strongest of the 118 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 16 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 8 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

NOAA reported: Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 7:08AM CDT until September 10 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

An estimated 868,450 people live within 50 km of this point.

Nearby, since 16 March 2026

How we know

Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including NOAA.

Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 87 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)41 / 100
Our confidence87%
Coordinates30.0211, -90.2533
Nearest CityKenner (4 km)
Population Exposed868.5K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-10T12:08:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9d804931ce836e0259dbc4923966d835fb110dc1.001.1

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
85
population
0
cascading
18
historical

Technical Details

EventFlash Flood Warning
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescJefferson, LA
HeadlineFlash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 7:08AM CDT until September 10 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Expires2026-09-10T08:30:00-05:00
SenderNameNWS New Orleans LA
HasExactCoordstrue
Iem TypeSummaryF
Iem City3 NNW Kenner
Iem CountyJefferson
Iem StateLA
Iem WfoLIX
Iem RemarkLocal broadcast media posted a picture on social media of flooding along Loyola Dr in Kenner. The water was approximately 1-2 feet deep.
MergedSources[{"id":"iem_F_30.020_-90.270_1789042500000","source":"iem","severity":"low","severityValue":25,"timestamp":1789042500000,"latitude":30.02,"longitude":-90.27}]

Safety Information

During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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