Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 9:03AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 7:03am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The
lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood,
especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying
roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some
flooding. County Road 4130 and River Oaks Road are closed in
Newton County around Deweyville. Bass Lake, Alligator Park,
Wright, Jimmy Doyle and Steward Roads are flooded in Calcasieu
Parish.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7
feet early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Newton, TX; Orange, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA