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. The last comparable one was on 5 September 2026. 9 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

NOAA reported: Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 6:33AM 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

One source: NOAA. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 80 % 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 confidence80%
Coordinates30.0211, -90.2533
Nearest CityKenner (4 km)
Population Exposed868.5K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-10T11:33:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.d138c53cfe3888cc313544e5eb5e153138660064.001.1

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 6:33AM 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

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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