Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 9:44AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 7:44am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA