Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 11:24AM CDT until May 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2025 - 9:24am
Expires:
May 22, 2025 - 9:30am
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...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
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 early Saturday morning.
* 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 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday 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