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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 28, 2016Beauregard Parish, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; Newton County, Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2016, 2:11 PM CDT for Beauregard Parish, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; Newton County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 29, 2016, 8:30 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 28, 2016, 2:11 PM CDT (19:11 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 29, 2016, 8:30 PM CDT
Expired: Apr 1, 2016, 8:31 AM CDT
In force: 60 hr
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Beauregard Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Newton County, TX

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:13 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 Sabine River near Bon Wier (BWRT2). The gauge peaked at 31.30 ft at Mar 31, 2016, 12:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 30 ft
Minor stage: 30 ft
Moderate stage: 33 ft
Major stage: 36 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08028500, 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.

538 
WGUS44 KLCH 281911
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
211 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 

LAC011-115-TXC351-290911-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0049.160330T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160330T0900Z.160402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
211 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from late Tuesday night until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 31.1 feet by Friday evening.
* 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

$$

13

7 follow-up statements

293 
WGUS84 KLCH 290149
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Neches River Near Evadale 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 

LAC099-101-291549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.160316T2030Z.160327T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 6.8 feet.
* 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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-291549-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.160330T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160330T0600Z.160401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from late Tuesday night until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Monday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 31.1 feet by Friday early afternoon. 
  additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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-TXC351-361-291549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Monday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

TXC241-457-291549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160326T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:31 PM Monday the stage was 68.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will remain near 68.5 feet the rest of the 
  week.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-291548-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0048.160329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160329T1800Z.160331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* from Tuesday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Monday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon and 
  remain near 17.1 feet the rest of the week.
* 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

$$

13

458 
WGUS84 KLCH 291530
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC099-101-300530-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.160316T2030Z.160327T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 6.8 feet through Thursday. 
* 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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-300529-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.160330T0130Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160330T0130Z.160401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 29.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 31.1 feet by Thursday evening. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* 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-TXC351-361-300529-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by 
  Sunday morning. Additional rises may be 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

TXC241-457-300529-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160326T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 68.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 68.6 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-300529-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.160329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160329T1800Z.160331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 17.1 feet by early Thursday morning.
* 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

$$

357 
WGUS84 KLCH 300152
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC099-101-301552-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.160316T2030Z.160327T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 6.8 feet.
* 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-301551-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160329T2240Z.160401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 30.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.4 feet by 
  Friday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* 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-TXC351-361-301551-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. Additional rises may be 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

TXC241-457-301551-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160329T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:31 PM Tuesday the stage was 68.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 68.5 feet.
* 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.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-301551-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160330T0600Z.160330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT TUE MAR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage through 
  midnight tomorrow.
* 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

$$

120 
WGUS84 KLCH 301508
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC099-101-310508-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.160316T2030Z.160327T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 6.7 feet.
* 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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-310507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160329T2240Z.160331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.4 feet by 
  tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* 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-TXC351-361-310507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.1 feet by 
  early Monday morning. Additional rises may be 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

TXC241-457-310507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160329T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:01 AM Wednesday the stage was 68.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 68.5 feet through Thursday 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-310507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160330T1400Z.160401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.1 feet by 
  tomorrow 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

$$

079 
WGUS84 KLCH 310200
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
900 PM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC011-115-TXC351-311600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160401T1009Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160329T2240Z.160331T0600Z.160331T2209Z.NO/
900 PM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.3 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* 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-TXC351-361-311559-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
900 PM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by 
  Saturday evening then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC241-457-311559-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160329T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:31 PM Wednesday the stage was 68.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 68.5 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* 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.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-311559-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160330T1400Z.160330T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT WED MAR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage through 
  midnight tomorrow.
* 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

$$

581 
WGUS84 KLCH 311521
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC099-101-010521-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.160316T2030Z.160331T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to a stage of near 6.6 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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-010520-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160401T1300Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160329T2240Z.160331T0530Z.160401T0100Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* 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-TXC351-361-010520-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by 
  early Sunday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC241-457-010520-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160329T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:01 AM Thursday the stage was 68.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 68.4 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-010520-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160330T1400Z.160331T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 17.0 feet.
* 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

$$

LAC019-311551-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-160401T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.160331T0200Z.160331T0900Z.160331T1222Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  7:22 AM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.1 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309

$$

019 
WGUS84 KLCH 010150
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
850 PM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Neches River Near Town Bluff 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

LAC011-115-TXC351-011331-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160401T1331Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160329T2240Z.160331T0530Z.160401T0131Z.NO/
850 PM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Nonflood flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* 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-TXC351-361-011549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.160316T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
850 PM CDT THU MAR 31 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 24.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.8 feet by 
  Sunday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC241-457-010220-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-160401T0150Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160324T2145Z.160329T1515Z.160331T2101Z.NO/
850 PM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 67.7 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  4:01 PM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 67.4 feet by Saturday
  morning.
* 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.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-241-011549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160330T1400Z.160331T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CDT THU MAR 31 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 17.0 feet for the next several days..
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 13.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3053 9414 3053 9402 3022 9406 3022 9416

$$

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 28, 12:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 12:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1229 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

.DISCUSSION...

18Z AVIATION...STILL SEEING THE 4 KFT STRATO CU DECK BUT IT HAS
ERODED SOME AND SHIFTED SOUTH OF ALL THE TAF SITES EXCEPT ARA.
EXPECT 5 TO 10 NE WINDS THIS AFT WITH INCREASING HIGH
CLOUDINESS LATE THIS AFT/EVE. IT IS POSSIBLE WE WILL SEE MVFR
CEILINGS DEVELOP TUE MORNING ESPECIALLY AT BPT AND LCH. FURTHER
EAST...LIKELY TO SEE A BKN CU FIELD RE-DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT OR
EARLY TUE...BUT IT SHOULD BE ABOVE 3 KFT. ISO SHWRS ARE A
POSSIBILITY ON TUE...TOO LOW OF A PROB TO INCLUDE AT THIS POINT.

LW

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  49  75  62  78 /   0  10  20  70
LCH  55  75  66  77 /  10  20  20  60
LFT  55  75  65  77 /  10  20  20  70
BPT  56  74  67  77 /  10  20  20  50

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...NONE.
TX...NONE.
GM...NONE.
&&

AVIATION...33

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 28, 3:50 AM CDT, 10 hours 21 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
350 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-
073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-290900-
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-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-
350 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST
GULF OF MEXICO...CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA...EAST CENTRAL TEXAS
AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
FRONT BEGINNING TO EXIT SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA AT THIS TIME WITH
DRIER AIR FILTERING INTO THE REGION. A QUIET WEATHER PATTERN FOR
TODAY AND TONIGHT. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
THE NEXT FRONT IS EXPECTED THROUGH ON THURSDAY EXITING THE SOUTH
CENTRAL LOUISIANA COAST THAT EVENING. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS
EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. ALTHOUGH ISOLATED SHOWERS RETURN ON TUESDAY
INCREASING IN AREA COVERAGE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. SHOWERS ENDING
ON FRIDAY.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

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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.