Weather Alert in Louisiana
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 9:58AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Calcasieu, LA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Kinder Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier 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 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Extensive flooding with water in several homes and camps. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:35 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:35 AM CDT Monday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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