Weather Alert in Louisiana
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 1:03PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Lafayette, LA; Vermilion, LA
DESCRIPTION: ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Louisiana... Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River at Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.6 feet, Widespread moderate flooding will occur with a few homes flooded near the river or from backwater flooding of the coulees and bayou that intersect the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM CDT Friday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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