Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:21AM CDT until May 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 8:21am
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
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 Friday, May 30.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday, May 30.
- 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