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River Flood Warning 28, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Mar 8, 2016, 9:42 AM CST for Acadia Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Mar 12, 2016, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 8, 2016, 9:42 AM CST (15:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2016, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2016, 12:24 PM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Acadia Parish, LA, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, Vermilion Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Mermentau River at Mermentau (MRML1).
- Action stage
- 4 ft
- Minor stage
- 4 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 8 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08012150, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
943
WGUS44 KLCH 081542
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Major Severity for the
following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
LAC011-090542-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160310T0810Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.3.ER.160310T0810Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 8:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 94.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 100.5 feet by Friday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC079-090541-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0018.160309T2050Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160309T2050Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Wednesday afternoon until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 8:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Wednesday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 18.5 feet by early Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway
121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160310T0940Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160310T0940Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was estimated near 3.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 16.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Low secondary roads near the
river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the
river are subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160310T1307Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160310T1307Z.160315T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by early Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160310T0909Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160310T0909Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old
Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over
the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0024.160309T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.2.ER.160309T0800Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was estimated near 2.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Wednesday
morning and continue to rise to near 8.0 feet by Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Upstream from Sam Houston Jones
State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0025.160308T2040Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160308T2040Z.160311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* from this afternoon until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this afternoon
and continue to rise to near 7.5 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC003-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160310T1638Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160310T1638Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160311T2159Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160311T2159Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Friday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160312T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160312T0600Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Saturday
morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Sunday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$
LAC115-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0029.160310T0818Z-160312T0712Z/
/RPIL1.1.ER.160310T0818Z.160311T0000Z.160311T1912Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* from late Wednesday night to late Friday night...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 8:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Thursday morning and
continue to rise to near 18.6 feet by Thursday evening. the river
will fall below flood stage by Friday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural
and forested areas near the bayou will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-090541-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0030.160310T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.160310T2100Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 24.4 feet by Friday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river
flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition,
low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded
including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of
Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around
the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County
become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will
occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
3044 9364 3057 9363
$$8 follow-up statements
637
WGUS84 KLCH 090221
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas..
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
LAC011-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160310T0810Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.3.ER.160310T0810Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 94.5 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Thursday morning and
continue to rise to near 100.5 feet by Friday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 101.0 feet...Major flooding is occurring
around much of the lake. Several elevated structures will have
water in them, with many more cutoff. Water covers Highway 394, 2
to 3 feet deep in the lowest spots. Highway 113 downstream of
Bundicks Lake will likely be covered with water.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the
north end of the lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 97.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the lake, especially the north end of the lake.
* Impact...At stages near 95.0 feet...Elevation of the spillway.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC079-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.160309T2050Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160309T2050Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Wednesday afternoon until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 18.5 feet by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several
structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway
121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Flooding of secondary roads
near the river and its tributaries begins, including Ashmore Road.
Strothers Crossing Road near Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near
Hineston have several feet of water over them and subject to
washouts.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from
Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of
Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three
feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed.
Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and
the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads
upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the
community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have
water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of
forested areas near the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160310T0940Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160310T0940Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 4:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 16.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Low secondary roads near the
river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the
river are subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding, mainly
forested areas along the river will occur. Park and picnic ground
off of Highway 10 begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-091621-
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/OBCL1.3.ER.160310T1307Z.160315T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 20.5 feet by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 13.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160310T0909Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160310T0909Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from late Wednesday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 21.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old
Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over
the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder
reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads
around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Flooding of wooded areas near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0024.160309T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.2.ER.160309T0800Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the estimated stage was 3.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue to
rise to near 8.0 feet on Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 8.5 feet...Water levels are near those
reached during the storm surge from Hurricane Rita in 2005. Cypress
Lake Drive is impassable and water is up to a few homes along the
road. Portions of Sam Houston Park are under water.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Upstream from Sam Houston Jones
State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins
Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State
Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and
downstream from the park.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-091621-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160309T0830Z.160311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 7.5 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Extensive flooding with water
in several homes and camps.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of
Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry
Road will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 3.5 feet...Ponding of water on low spots
along Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-091620-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0019.160309T0210Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.160308T2317Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.9 feet by
Friday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of
numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and
much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River
Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become
impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake
Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland
flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River
Road in north Lake Charles.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding
occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC003-091620-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160310T1638Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160310T1638Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and
continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the creek will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-091620-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160311T2159Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160311T2159Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and continue
to rise to near 23.0 feet by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-091620-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160312T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160312T0600Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and
continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$
LAC115-091620-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0029.160310T0306Z-160313T1800Z/
/RPIL1.1.ER.160310T0306Z.160310T1800Z.160313T0600Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* from Wednesday evening to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and
continue to rise to near 19.7 feet by Thursday early afternoon.the
river will fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Hawks Road near the gauge
becomes flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural
and forested areas near the bayou will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
LAC011-115-TXC351-091620-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0031.160311T0000Z-160312T1800Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160311T0000Z.160311T1200Z.160312T0600Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue
to rise to near 30.3 feet by Friday morning.the river will fall
below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will
occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads
in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull
stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
3082 9350 3104 9348
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-091620-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0030.160310T0359Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.160310T0359Z.160312T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Wednesday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and
continue to rise to near 24.9 feet by Saturday early afternoon.
additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river
flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition,
low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded
including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of
Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around
the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County
become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will
occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull
stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
3044 9364 3057 9363
$$369
WGUS84 KLCH 091723
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC011-100723-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160310T1350Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.3.ER.160310T1350Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 94.2 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday morning
and continue to rise to near 100.5 feet by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC079-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0018.160310T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T0000Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this evening
and continue to rise to near 19.5 feet by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several
structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160310T1747Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160310T1747Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 4:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160311T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160311T0300Z.160315T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Thursday
evening and continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by early Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160310T1648Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160310T1648Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old
Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over
the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-100722-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.2.ER.160310T0651Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Wednesday the stage was estimated near 1.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Thursday
morning and continue to rise to near 8.0 feet by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Upstream from Sam Houston Jones
State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-100722-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160310T0520Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river rise above flood stage by tonight and
continue to rise to near 7.5 feet by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-100722-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.160308T2317Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.9 feet by
Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of
numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and
much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River
Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become
impassable to some vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC003-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160310T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160310T2000Z.160312T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Thursday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160312T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160312T0800Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The bayou will rise above flood stage by early Saturday
morning and continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-100722-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160312T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160312T1600Z.160313T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 2.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Saturday
morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Monday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$183
WGUS84 KLCH 100250
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana..
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC011-101650-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160311T0045Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.3.ER.160311T0045Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 94.2 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 100.5 feet by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 101.0 feet...Major flooding is occurring
around much of the lake. Several elevated structures will have
water in them, with many more cutoff. Water covers Highway 394, 2
to 3 feet deep in the lowest spots. Highway 113 downstream of
Bundicks Lake will likely be covered with water.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the
north end of the lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 97.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the lake, especially the north end of the lake.
* Impact...At stages near 95.0 feet...Elevation of the spillway.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC079-101649-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T1200Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 19.5 feet by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 20 feet, Highway 112 begins to flood between
Strothers Crossing and West River Road.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several
structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway
121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Flooding of secondary roads
near the river and its tributaries begins, including Ashmore Road.
Strothers Crossing Road near Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near
Hineston have several feet of water over them and subject to
washouts.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from
Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of
Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three
feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed.
Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and
the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads
upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the
community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have
water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of
forested areas near the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160310T2312Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160310T2312Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Low secondary roads near the
river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the
river are subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding, mainly
forested areas along the river will occur. Park and picnic ground
off of Highway 10 begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160311T2312Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160311T2312Z.160315T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 2.9 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and continue
to rise to near 21.5 feet by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 13.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160311T1942Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160311T1942Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old
Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over
the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder
reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads
around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Flooding of wooded areas near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-101649-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.2.ER.160310T1424Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was estimated at 1.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday mornign and
continue to rise to near 8 feet late Friday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 8.5 feet...Water levels are near those
reached during the storm surge from Hurricane Rita in 2005. Cypress
Lake Drive is impassable and water is up to a few homes along the
road. Portions of Sam Houston Park are under water.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Upstream from Sam Houston Jones
State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins
Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State
Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and
downstream from the park.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-101649-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160310T1400Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 7.5 feet by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Extensive flooding with water
in several homes and camps.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of
Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry
Road will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-101649-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.160308T2317Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.9 feet by early
Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of
numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and
much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River
Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become
impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake
Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland
flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River
Road in north Lake Charles.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding
occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC003-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160311T0532Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160311T0532Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and
continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the creek will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160313T0359Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160313T0359Z.160314T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday before midnight and
continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by Monday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-101649-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160313T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160313T0300Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday before midnight and
continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$274
WGUS84 KLCH 101654
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC011-115-TXC351-110654-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0031.160310T1641Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.3.ER.160310T0755Z.160315T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 35.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 39.4 feet by
Tuesday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 39.0 feet...The river is at its flood of
record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 36.0 feet...Major lowland flooding will
occur. Sabine Sands Road has about one to three feet of water
covering the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
3082 9350 3104 9348
$$
LAC079-110654-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T2024Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 18.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway
121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-110654-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160312T1536Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160312T1536Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late Saturday
morning and continue to rise to near 16.5 feet by Monday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-110654-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160313T0830Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160313T0830Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from late Saturday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Sunday
morning and continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-110654-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160312T2015Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160312T2015Z.160317T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Saturday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder
reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads
around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-110654-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Thursday the stage was estimated at 5.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise to near 7.0 feet by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins
Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State
Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and
downstream from the park.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-110654-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160310T0300Z.160312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.5 feet by early
Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-110654-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.160308T2317Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.9 feet by
tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of
numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and
much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River
Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become
impassable to some vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC115-110653-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-160314T1038Z/
/RPIL1.3.ER.160310T0500Z.160311T1800Z.160313T2238Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 22.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by
early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 24.2 feet...This level is similiar to that
reached during tropical storm Allison of 1989.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Major flood damage along the
bayou begins at this level.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
LAC011-110653-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160312T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.2.ER.160312T0000Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from Friday evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 94.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Friday evening
and continue to rise to near 99.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC003-110653-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160311T2120Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160311T2120Z.160313T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Friday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.0 feet by Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-110653-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160314T1700Z-160315T1100Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160314T1700Z.160314T1700Z.160314T2300Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-110653-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160314T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160314T1700Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Monday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$694
WGUS84 KLCH 110239
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Sabine River Near Orange
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Beaumont
Village Creek Near Kountze
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas..
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Town Bluff
LAC115-111639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-160315T2130Z/
/RPIL1.3.ER.160310T0500Z.160311T0600Z.160315T0930Z.NR/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 28.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.7 feet by
after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 28.4 feet...The bayou is at its highest
level recorded.
* Impact...At stages near 27.8 feet...This level is similiar to that
reached during the late december 1982 flood event.
* Impact...At stages near 24.2 feet...This level is similiar to that
reached during tropical storm Allison of 1989.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Major flood damage along the
bayou begins at this level.
* Impact...At stages near 22.4 feet...This level is similiar to that
of the January 1998 flood event.
* Impact...At stages near 21.0 feet...Moderate flood damage along
the bayou begins at this level.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Hawks Road near the gauge
becomes flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural
and forested areas near the bayou will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
LAC115-TXC351-111639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRVT2.3.ER.160310T1343Z.160313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Burkeville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 50.3 feet.
* Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 53.1 feet by
Sunday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 48.0 feet...The river has reached flood of
record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding occurs.
* Impact...At stages near 47.0 feet...Major flooding occurs.
* Impact...At stages near 45.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs.
* Impact...At stages near 43.0 feet...Residential flooding in the
River Bend Subdivision occurs.
$$
LAC011-115-TXC351-111639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.3.ER.160310T0755Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 36.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 39.7 feet by
Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 39.0 feet...The river is at its flood of
record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 36.0 feet...Major lowland flooding will
occur. Sabine Sands Road has about one to three feet of water
covering the road.
* Impact...At stages near 35.0 feet...Expect several secondary roads
in the Merryville area near the river to be closed.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between
Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest
Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
near Bon Wier become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will
occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads
in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
3082 9350 3104 9348
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-111639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.160311T0315Z.160315T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 33.5 feet by Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 32.7 feet...The river has reached its
unofficial highest gage reading previously set in May 1884.
Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...The river is at its flood of
record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Major flooing occurring
leaving the town of Deweyville isolated. Numerous homes are
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 27.9 feet...This flooding will be similar
to the flooding expierenced in the flood of March 2001. Homes in
Deweyville have water in them.
* Impact...At stages near 27.0 feet...Widespread moderate lowland
flooding will occur. Homes in Deweyville closest to the river are
flooded. Flooding of homes in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks
sections will also occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes in
Southwest Beauregard Parish have some flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 26.8 feet...Deweyville schools may be
closed due to school bus routes being flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 26.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to
flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections.
Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish
have some flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river
flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition,
low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded
including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of
Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around
the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County
become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
3044 9364 3057 9363
$$
LAC019-TXC361-111639-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0037.160314T0500Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORNT2.3.ER.160314T0500Z.160315T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Orange.
* from late Sunday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 2.8 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Monday morning and
continue to rise to near 6.5 feet by Tuesday evening. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Major flooding can be expected.
Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding.
Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Moderate flooding can be
expected along the river with some roads in Orange likely flooded.
Back water flooding can also be expected along Adams Bayou in
Orange.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Flooding of mainly secondary
roads near the river can be expected. Steward Road may become
impassable near the weigh station.
&&
LAT...LON 3018 9376 3018 9365 3014 9363 2998 9372
3001 9381 3012 9377
$$
LAC079-111639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T2006Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by
early Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and
forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway
121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Flooding of secondary roads
near the river and its tributaries begins, including Ashmore Road.
Strothers Crossing Road near Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near
Hineston have several feet of water over them and subject to
washouts.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from
Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of
Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three
feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed.
Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and
the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads
upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the
community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have
water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of
forested areas near the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-111639-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160312T2024Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160312T2024Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 16.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Low secondary roads near the
river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the
river are subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding, mainly
forested areas along the river will occur. Park and picnic ground
off of Highway 10 begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-111639-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160313T0051Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160313T0051Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday evening and continue
to rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur
with several access roads to the river flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 13.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160312T1851Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160312T1851Z.160317T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder
reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads
around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Flooding of wooded areas near
the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160316T0800Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.160311T0800Z.160312T1800Z.160315T0800Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 7.0 feet by Saturday early afternoon.The
river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins
Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State
Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and
downstream from the park.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-111638-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160310T0300Z.160312T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.5 feet by
Saturday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Extensive flooding with water
in several homes and camps.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near
the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of
Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry
Road will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-111638-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.WT.160308T2317Z.160311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6 feet towards
noon tomorrow then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of
numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and
much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River
Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become
impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake
Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland
flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River
Road in north Lake Charles.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding
occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC011-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160311T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.2.ER.160311T2000Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 95.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 99.5 feet by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be
expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake.
Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113
downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins.
Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may
have water begin to flow over the road.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the
north end of the lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 97.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the lake, especially the north end of the lake.
* Impact...At stages near 95.0 feet...Elevation of the spillway.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC099-101-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0039.160312T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.160312T0000Z.160318T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* from Friday evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 7.5 feet by Friday March 18th.
* Impact...At stages near 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.
* Impact...At stages near 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.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed
to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected
by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be
strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Action stage. Water will move
up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall
gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against
higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river
current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced
by the U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
2980 9110 2997 9124
$$
LAC003-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160311T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160311T1800Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is
flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near
the creek will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
TXC241-457-111638-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.2.ER.160310T0347Z.160311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:01 PM Thursday the stage was 76.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 76.5 feet by
tomorrow morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 73.0 feet...Flooding expected in the Mont
Neches, Barlow Lake and Sheffields Ferry communities. Some homes
may become flooded as well, especially in the Barlow Lake
community.
* Impact...At stages near 70.0 feet...Flooding can be expected
around Barlow Lake and Brushy Lake with some roads being cutoff and
some of the lowest properties near the river begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and
Brushy Lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 64.0 feet...Minor flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 62.0 feet...The river is at bankfull
stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415
$$
TXC199-241-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0035.160311T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160311T1200Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Evadale.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 18.3 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding expected with
the boat ramps at Evadale possibly becoming inaccessible. Flooding
can be expected in the low-lying areas of the Lakeview community in
Orange County.
&&
LAT...LON 3053 9414 3053 9402 3022 9406 3022 9416
$$
TXC245-361-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0038.160311T0226Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAT2.2.ER.160311T0200Z.160314T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Beaumont.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 8.2 feet by Monday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 7.5 feet...Moderate flooding is occurring.
River levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison
in June 2001. Flooding of Colliers Ferry Park and secondary roads
near the river can be expected.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Moderate flooding is occurring.
Colliers Ferry Park is under water, and flooding of secondary roads
near the river can be expected.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Beaumont
Country Club and Colliers Ferry Park can be expected. Also flooding
in Northwest Orange County south of River Oaks to Bunns Bluff can
be expected. Water may go over Four Oaks Ranch Road in Northwest
Orange County.
&&
LAT...LON 3019 9417 3023 9411 3004 9378 2992 9387 2998 9406
$$
TXC199-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-160314T1512Z/
/KOUT2.2.ER.160310T2235Z.160312T0000Z.160314T0312Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Village Creek Near Kountze.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.1 feet by
tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
before midnight.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Water begins to flow over the
bridge on Farm to Market Road 418. Water also begins to cover F.M.
418 at several other locations. Road in Village Creek State Park
begins to have water across it.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Water over Village Creek Road
Bridge in Lumberton. Significant backwater flooding of homes and
camp sites along the creek in the north side of Lumberton.
* Impact...At stages near 18.4 feet...The water will be at the low
chord of Highway 418.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Water covers low spots on
Willard Lake Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.
stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414 3033 9433
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0027.160314T1100Z-160314T2300Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.160314T1100Z.160314T1100Z.160314T1100Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Monday morning to Monday evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$
LAC001-053-113-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160314T1700Z-160315T1700Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160314T1700Z.160314T1700Z.160315T0500Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 2.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$
TXC199-245-111638-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-160314T0800Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160310T1102Z.160311T1800Z.160313T2000Z.NO/
839 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.8 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in
lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are
under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445
$$536
WGUS84 KLCH 111809
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana..
Red River Near Alexandria
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC079-120809-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T2006Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.5 feet by
early Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river
are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5
miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage
downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-120809-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0021.160312T2048Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160312T2048Z.160314T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Friday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-120809-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160313T2117Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160313T2117Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Sunday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Sunday afternoon and continue
to rise to near 21.0 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-120809-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160313T0224Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.160313T0224Z.160317T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 20.5 feet by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump
Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-120809-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160316T0900Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.160311T0648Z.160312T1800Z.160315T0900Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight this morning
and continue to rise to near 7.0 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones
State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites
nearest the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-120808-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.160310T0300Z.160319T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Friday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.5 feet by
Saturday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 8.0 feet...Extensive flooding with water
in several homes and camps.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-120808-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.160308T2317Z.160311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate near 4.3 feet through Wednesday
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River
Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
LAC115-120808-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-160315T0740Z/
/RPIL1.3.ER.160310T0500Z.160311T0745Z.160314T1940Z.NR/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until late Monday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 27.8 feet...This level is similiar to that
reached during the late december 1982 flood event.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
LAC099-101-120808-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0039.160312T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.160312T0400Z.160319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 7.5 feet by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann
Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water
overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of
the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will
be strictly enforced.
&&
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
2980 9110 2997 9124
$$
LAC011-120808-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0020.160312T0448Z-000000T0000Z/
/BKDL1.1.ER.160312T0448Z.160313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 95.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 98.0 feet by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the
north end of the lake begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC009-079-120808-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0040.160315T0500Z-000000T0000Z/
/AEXL1.1.ER.160315T0500Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Red River Near Alexandria.
* from late Monday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 30.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Tuesday morning and
continue to rise to near 32.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Backwater flooding begins
along Bayou Maria and Huffman Creeks east of Pineville.
&&
LAT...LON 3160 9271 3143 9285 3105 9223 3122 9173
3138 9185 3125 9227
$$
LAC003-120808-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.160312T1245Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTTL1.1.ER.160312T1245Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 19.0 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC001-053-113-120808-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160314T1700Z-160316T0500Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160314T1700Z.160314T1700Z.160315T1700Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Monday afternoon to late Tuesday night...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-111839-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160314T2300Z/
/BSLL1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by Monday.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250
$$411
WGUS84 KLCH 120048
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Sabine River Near Orange
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Beaumont
LAC115-TXC351-121448-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRVT2.3.ER.160310T1343Z.160311T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Burkeville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Friday the stage was 53.6 feet.
* Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 53.6 feet through Saturday
evening.
* Impact...Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will continue
into next week.
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 PM Friday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.4 feet by
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 32.7 feet...The river has reached its
unofficial highest gage reading previously set in May 1884.
Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur. All residents west of
Highway 109 should have a plan of action and be prepared to
evacuate due to flooding.
$$
LAC019-TXC361-121447-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0037.160315T0042Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORNT2.3.ER.160315T0042Z.160316T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Orange.
* from Monday evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 6:31 PM Friday the stage was 2.3 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Monday evening
and continue to rise to near 6.7 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Major flooding can be expected.
Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding.
Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3018 9376 3018 9365 3014 9363 2998 9372
3001 9381 3012 9377
$$
LAC099-101-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.160312T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.160312T0400Z.160319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tonight and
continue to rise to near 7.2 feet by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 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.
* Impact...At stages near 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.
&&
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
2980 9110 2997 9124
$$
TXC241-457-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.2.ER.160310T0347Z.160311T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:16 PM Friday the stage was 74.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 68.7 feet
by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 73.0 feet...Flooding expected in the Mont
Neches, Barlow Lake and Sheffields Ferry communities. Some homes
may become flooded as well, especially in the Barlow Lake
community.
&&
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415
$$
TXC199-241-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160311T1935Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Friday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.3 feet by
Sunday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding expected with
the boat ramps at Evadale possibly becoming inaccessible. Flooding
can be expected in the low-lying areas of the Lakeview community in
Orange County.
&&
LAT...LON 3053 9414 3053 9402 3022 9406 3022 9416
$$
TXC245-361-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAT2.2.ER.160311T1600Z.160314T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Beaumont.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this
evening and continue to rise to near 8.0 feet by Monday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 7.5 feet...Moderate flooding is occurring.
River levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison
in June 2001. Flooding of Colliers Ferry Park and secondary roads
near the river can be expected.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Moderate flooding is occurring.
Colliers Ferry Park is under water, and flooding of secondary roads
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3019 9417 3023 9411 3004 9378 2992 9387 2998 9406
$$
LAC001-053-113-121447-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0028.160314T1700Z-160316T0500Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160314T1700Z.160314T1700Z.160315T1700Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from Monday afternoon to late Tuesday night...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Friday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$
TXC199-245-121447-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-160314T0930Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160310T1102Z.160311T2345Z.160313T2130Z.NO/
648 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 PM Friday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to below flood stage by Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in
lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are
under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445
$$949
WGUS84 KLCH 121824
FLSLCH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Red River Near Alexandria
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
Sabine River Near Orange
Neches River Near Evadale
Village Creek Near Kountze
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas..
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River Near Beaumont
LAC115-TXC351-130824-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRVT2.3.ER.160310T1343Z.160311T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Burkeville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 51.9 feet.
* Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 50.7 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 48.0 feet...The river has reached flood of
record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding occurs.
$$
LAC011-115-TXC351-130824-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.3.ER.160310T0755Z.160313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 43.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 43.5 feet by this
evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 43.5 feet...The river is at its unofficial
highest gage reading set in April 1913. Widespread catastrophic
flooding will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
3082 9350 3104 9348
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-130824-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160315T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.5 feet by
early Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 32.7 feet...The river has reached its
unofficial highest gage reading previously set in May 1884.
Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur.
$$
LAC019-TXC361-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0037.160314T1140Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORNT2.3.ER.160314T1140Z.160317T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sabine River Near Orange.
* from Monday morning until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 2.8 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Monday morning and continue to
rise to near 7.4 feet by Thursday morning. additional rises are
possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Major flooding can be expected.
Numerous roads and homes in Orange are subject to flooding.
Backwater flooding along Adams Bayou can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3018 9376 3018 9365 3014 9363 2998 9372
3001 9381 3012 9377
$$
LAC079-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.3.ER.160310T2006Z.160312T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 20.1 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...When the river is
forecast to reach 20 feet, Highway 112 begins to flood between
Strothers Crossing and West River Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275
$$
LAC003-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.160312T1037Z.160313T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by
early Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Approximately 60 homes are
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265
$$
LAC003-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0022.160313T0536Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.3.ER.160313T0536Z.160315T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 24.0 feet by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur.
Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds
Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267
$$
LAC003-053-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0023.160313T0700Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.3.ER.160313T0700Z.160317T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...Water is over numerous roads
along the river. Several structures are subject to flooding in the
Nevils Bluff community. Some of the roads that are or may be
flooded include but are not limited to, Hecker Road from the
Jefferson Davis Parish line to Hecker in several places. Amos
Bluff, Old Ferry, Old Pump, Kinder Cemetary, Green Oaks, Fosset and
Lyles roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277
$$
LAC019-121854-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160314T0000Z/
/LCRL1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State
Park.
* At 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 2.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323
$$
LAC019-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.3.ER.160310T0300Z.160319T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by
Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 10.0 feet...Water completely covers Goos
Ferry Road all the way to the River Road entrance. Flood water
enters lower levels of some elevated homes on Goos Ferry Road.
Flooding of White Oak Park occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314
$$
LAC019-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.160308T2317Z.160317T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 4.7 feet by early
Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake
Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland
flooding will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309
$$
TXC199-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KOUT2.3.ER.160310T2235Z.160313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Village Creek Near Kountze.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:46 AM Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by this
evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...Major lowland flooding will
occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414 3033 9433
$$
LAC045-099-101-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0041.160321T1100Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.160321T1100Z.160321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* from Monday March 21 until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 12:00 PM Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
morning and continue rising to near 20 feet by March 21
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148
$$
LAC099-101-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.160314T1100Z.160322T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Monday morning and continue to
rise to near 8.0 feet by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann
Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water
overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of
the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will
be strictly enforced.
&&
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
2980 9110 2997 9124
$$
LAC003-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-160316T1915Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.160312T0505Z.160313T0600Z.160316T0715Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.7 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding
along the creek will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
3059 9287 3074 9284
$$
LAC115-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-160316T0415Z/
/RPIL1.3.ER.160310T0500Z.160311T0745Z.160315T1615Z.NR/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Major flood damage along the
bayou begins at this level.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327
$$
TXC241-457-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.2.ER.160310T0347Z.160311T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:01 PM Saturday the stage was 73.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 71.9 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 70.0 feet...Flooding can be expected
around Barlow Lake and Brushy Lake with some roads being cutoff and
some of the lowest properties near the river begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415
$$
TXC199-241-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160311T1935Z.160313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.9 feet by
after midnight tomorrow then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding. Water
enters buildings adjacent to gauge.
&&
LAT...LON 3053 9414 3053 9402 3022 9406 3022 9416
$$
TXC245-361-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAT2.2.ER.160311T2000Z.160315T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neches River Near Beaumont.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.2 feet by
Tuesday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.5 feet...Moderate flooding is occurring.
River levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison
in June 2001. Flooding of Colliers Ferry Park and secondary roads
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3019 9417 3023 9411 3004 9378 2992 9387 2998 9406
$$
LAC011-130823-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-160315T1100Z/
/BKDL1.1.ER.160312T0141Z.160313T0000Z.160315T0500Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 97.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 98.1 feet by this evening
then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around
the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the
north end of the lake begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 9315 3058 9295 3062 9294 3080 9313
$$
LAC009-079-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0040.160312T1807Z-000000T0000Z/
/AEXL1.1.ER.160312T1515Z.160321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Red River Near Alexandria.
* from this afternoon until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 32.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.5 feet by
Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 35.0 feet...Considerable overflow below
Alexandria to the confluence with the Black River occurs. Backwater
flooding worsens along inflow bayous that drain into the Red River.
&&
LAT...LON 3160 9271 3143 9285 3105 9223 3122 9173
3138 9185 3125 9227
$$
TXC199-245-130823-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-160316T2300Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160310T1102Z.160313T1100Z.160316T1100Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until Wednesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 27.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.6 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in
lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are
under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445
$$
LAC001-053-113-121854-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160316T0500Z/
/MRML1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 3.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 8, 5:36 AM CST, 4 hours 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 5:36 AM CST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
536 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016
.UPDATE...WENT AHEAD AND EXTENDED INTO THURSDAY A GALE WARNING FOR
THE NEAR COASTAL WATERS.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 512 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016/
DISCUSSION...
12Z TAF ISSUANCE.
AVIATION...
MVFR TO IFR CEILINGS EXPECTED THIS MORNING. SE WINDS WILL INCREASE
SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER 15Z...RANGING 15-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 25-30 KTS.
FOR THE AFTERNOON HOURS...THE LLJ WILL INCREASE FURTHER...WITH SFC
WINDS 20-25 KTS...GUSTS 28-35 KTS THRU 00Z. WITH THE AREA OF TSRA
EXPECTED TO FORM ACROSS SE TX LATE THIS MORNING...AND SPREAD
ACROSS LA DURING THE AFTERNOON. BEST CHANCE FOR STRONGEST TSRA
WILL BE 18-22Z FOR BPT...MENTIONING VRB30G45KT WITHIN THE
STRONGEST STORMS AS GRADIENT WINDS WILL ALREADY BE STRONG. WITH
AREA IN SLIGHT RISK...WIND GUSTS COULD BE HIGHER WITH THE STRONGER
STORMS POSSIBLE. FOR THE LA TERMINALS...TEMPO GROUP FROM 20-24Z
FOR TSRA...IFR VSBY/CEILINGS...AND HIGHER WIND GUSTS TO 40 KTS
POSSIBLE. MAY SEE A LULL THIS EVENING BETWEEN UPPER LEVEL
PERTUBATIONS...BUT PLACE PROB30 GROUP FOR TSRA FROM 06-12Z WED FOR
NEXT WAVE OF TSRA.
DML
PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 441 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016/
DISCUSSION...NOTHING SHORT OF A FEW VERY ACTIVE WEATHER DAYS ON
TAP FOR THE AREA. SEVERAL HAZARDS IN PLACE INCLUDING AN INLAND
WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE AREA...A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH WEST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON TO ALEXANDRIA...AND
A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING RESULTING FROM A LONG FETCH OF STRONG
SOUTHERLIES OVER THE GULF WATERS. SEVERAL HAZARDS ALSO ONGOING
OVER OUR NEAR COASTAL WATERS INCLUDING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
TODAY TRANSITIONING INTO A GALE WARNING OVERNIGHT. AT THIS TIME
HAZARDS GENERALLY GO THROUGH WEDNESDAY BUT EXPECTING A
LENGTHENING WILL BE REQUIRED IN TIME AND AREA FOR THE FLOOD
WATCH...AND A LENGTHENING IN TIME OF GULF WATERS HAZARDS.
A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO WILL
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. FEATURE AND ACCOMPANYING DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE
WEST GULF/TEXAS WILL TAP INTO DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE BRINGING A
SIGNIFICANT THREAT OF FLOODING RAINS AS PWATS ROCKET TO OR ABOVE
RECORD LEVELS. ADDITIONALLY LOOKING AT FAVORABLE WIND PROFILES
YIELDING A SEVERE WEATHER THREAT OF DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WINDS
AS WELL AS ISOLATED TORNADOES WITHIN AN IMPRESSIVE MERIDIONAL FLOW
THROUGH THE COLUMN. MAIN THREAT WILL BE OVER THE WESTERN PORTION
OF THE AREA TODAY...EXPANDING TO THE ENTIRE FORECAST AREA
WEDNESDAY GFS SOMEWHAT QUICKER IN ENDING RAINS THROUGH THE DAY
THURSDAY...ECMWF MORE CONCERNING WITH CONTINUED AND SOBERING
LOOKING RAIN AMOUNTS ON FRIDAY.
MARINE...A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO
WILL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEAST CONUS. AN EXTENDED FETCH OF
STRONG SOUTHERLIES WILL RESULT INCOMING FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR
THE NORTHWEST GULF...WITH A GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY...AS WELL AS EARLY THURSDAY. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE
SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX 76 66 75 67 / 80 90 100 80
LCH 76 67 75 66 / 90 90 100 80
LFT 77 68 76 69 / 60 60 90 80
BPT 76 68 74 64 / 90 90 100 80
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY FOR LAZ052>055-073-074.
WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR LAZ041>045-052>055-
073-074.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT FOR LAZ027-028-030-031-041-073.
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY FOR LAZ041.
TX...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY FOR TXZ215.
WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR TXZ215-216.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT FOR TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262.
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY FOR TXZ216.
GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ470-472-
475.
GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY FOR
GMZ470-472-475.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR GMZ430-432-435.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ450-452-
455.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY
FOR GMZ450-452-455.
SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING
FOR GMZ450-452-455.
GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR
GMZ450-452-455.
&&
PUBLIC...23Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 8, 6:02 AM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 602 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262- 091215- VERNON-RAPIDES-AVOYELLES-BEAUREGARD-ALLEN-EVANGELINE-ST. LANDRY- CALCASIEU-JEFFERSON DAVIS-ACADIA-LAFAYETTE-UPPER ST. MARTIN- VERMILION-IBERIA-ST. MARY-LOWER ST. MARTIN-WEST CAMERON- EAST CAMERON-TYLER-HARDIN-JEFFERSON-ORANGE-NORTHERN JASPER- NORTHERN NEWTON-SOUTHERN JASPER-SOUTHERN NEWTON- 602 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA...EAST CENTRAL TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT A SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE AREA WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAINS TO PORTIONS OF THE AREA. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT WEST OF A LINE FROM ALEXANDRIA TO CAMERON. ADDITIONALLY...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED TORNADOES. A LONG FETCH OF SOUTHERLIES OVER THE GULF WATERS WILL BRING A THREAT FOR FLOODING ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST. A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT. A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR FOR SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 25 MPH AND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THE AFOREMENTIONED THREATS WILL CONTINUE AREA-WIDE INTO THURSDAY AND POSSIBLY FRIDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-091215- SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 602 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST GULF OF MEXICO. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT A SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE NORTHWEST GULF WILL RESULT IN A LONG FETCH OF INCREASINGLY STRONG SOUTHERLIES OVER THE GULF WATERS. THIS WILL RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS DEVELOPING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY TRANSITIONING TO A GALE WARNING TONIGHT. ADDIONALLY...WIDESPREAD SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED. A FEW OF THE STORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE WITH EXTREME WINDS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THE AFOREMENTIONED THREATS WILL CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY AND POSSIBLY FRIDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 8:38 PM CST | Wind Advisory | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more | 63 hr |
| Mar 8, 3:25 AM CST | Coastal Flood Warning | LCH | Cameron, Saint Martin | 50 hr |
| Mar 8, 3:25 AM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | LCH | Cameron, Saint Martin | 69 hr |
| Mar 8, 3:34 AM CST | Gale Warning | LCH | 48 hr | |
| Mar 8, 5:07 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LCH | 67 hr | |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 6 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 7 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 12 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Jefferson Davis | 11 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 4 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 14 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 7 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 3 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Vernon | 8 days |
| Mar 8, 9:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 33 days |
| Mar 8, 1:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vernon | 9 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.