Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 8:31am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Acadia, LA; Jefferson Davis, LA; Vermilion, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA