Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 10:01PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2025 - 8:01pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
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 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 6.4 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then rise to 6.6 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 6.4 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then rise to 6.6 feet Saturday morning. It
will fall again but remain above flood stage.
- 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