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River Flood Warning 79, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 30, 2016Hardin County, Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 30, 2016, 9:40 AM CDT for Hardin County, Texas. It took effect at May 1, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 30, 2016, 9:40 AM CDT (14:40 UTC)
In effect from: May 1, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired: May 3, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
In force: 30 hr
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Hardin County, TX

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Village Creek near Kountze (KOUT2). The gauge peaked at 17.10 ft at May 4, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 17 ft
Moderate stage: 21 ft
Major stage: 23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08041500, 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.

487 
WGUS44 KLCH 301440
FLWLCH


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
940 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

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

  Village Creek Near Kountze 

TXC199-010440-
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/KOUT2.1.ER.160502T1800Z.160502T1800Z.160502T1800Z.NO/
940 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Village Creek Near Kountze.
* from Monday afternoon to late Monday night...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
  early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Water covers low spots on 
  Willard Lake Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414 3033 9433

$$

2 follow-up statements

007 
WGUS84 KLCH 010140
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

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

  Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine 

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

  BAYOU DES CANNES NEAR Eunice 
  Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake 
  Red River Near Alexandria 
  Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 
  Calcasieu River Near Oakdale 
  Calcasieu River Near Oberlin 
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay 
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier 
  Mermentau River Near Mermentau 
  
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 
  Neches River Near Beaumont 
  
  ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Texas..

  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 
  Neches River Near Beaumont 
  Village Creek Near Kountze 
  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

LAC009-079-011540-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Red River Near Alexandria.
* from Wednesday morning until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 37.5 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 37.5 feet...Water reaches top of the rails
  of the Union Pacific railroad bridge at Boyce. Considerable 
  backwater flooding will occur.
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Backwater flooding begins 
  along Bayou Maria and Huffman Creeks east of Pineville.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Flooding of lowland areas near
  the river occurs and recreational boating is affected.
* Impact...At stages near 31.0 feet...Some of the outfall canals are
  slowed or not allowed to drain into the river between 31 and 32 
  feet. Depending on rainfall this could cause flooding along some of
  the bayous, especially along Bayou Rigolette.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...Overflow occurs on floodway 
  side of levee from gauge to Acme. Recreational boaters should use 
  extreme caution due to high river flows.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...When the river reaches 23 feet
  with a predicted continual rise, the public boat ramps in Rapides 
  and Avoyelles parishes will close. These include the ramps at 
  Boyce, Fort Buhlow, Alexandria Levee Park, Lock and Dam #2, 
  Brouillette and Ben Routh recreation areas.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3160 9271 3143 9285 3105 9223 3122 9173
      3138 9185 3125 9227

$$

LAC079-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Monday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Monday morning and continue to
  rise to near 16.0 feet by Thursday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC003-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 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 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Thursday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Friday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC003-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 15.5 feet by Sunday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC019-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 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 PM Saturday 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 5.5 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* 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

$$

LAC019-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 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 Saturday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.0 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

LAC001-039-097-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The BAYOU DES CANNES NEAR Eunice.
* from Monday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Monday early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by Tuesday morning.the river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Minor flooding begins along 
  the bayou with a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC011-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from late Tuesday night to late Wednesday night...or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 95.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* 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 3082 9324 3080 9317 3080 9313 3062 9293
      3057 9295 3065 9305

$$

LAC003-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from Wednesday evening until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and continue
  to rise to near 16.0 feet by Thursday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC001-053-113-011539-
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/MRML1.1.ER.160430T1505Z.160505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 4.5 feet by 
  Thursday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late Monday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 30.1 feet by Monday early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday 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.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 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 Saturday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.2 feet by 
  Tuesday 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

$$

TXC241-457-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:16 PM Saturday the stage was 68.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 68.3 feet by 
  early Monday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC199-241-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 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 Saturday 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 18.2 feet by 
  early Monday morning 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.
* Impact...At stages near 13.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

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

$$

TXC245-361-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 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 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.8 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC199-011539-
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/KOUT2.1.ER.160502T0000Z.160502T1200Z.160503T1200Z.NO/
840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Village Creek Near Kountze.
* from Sunday evening to Tuesday evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 17.3 feet by Monday morning.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Water covers low spots on 
  Willard Lake Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414 3033 9433

$$

TXC199-245-011539-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near 26.9 feet by Tuesday 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

$$

LAC115-010210-
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840 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

$$

622 
WGUS84 KLCH 011534
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

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

  Calcasieu River Near Oakdale 
  Village Creek Near Kountze 

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

  Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake 
  Red River Near Alexandria 
  Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 
  Calcasieu River Near Oberlin 
  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Neches River Near Evadale 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  BAYOU DES CANNES NEAR Eunice 
  Calcasieu River Near Kinder 
  West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park 
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay 
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier 
  Mermentau River Near Mermentau 
  Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

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1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The BAYOU DES CANNES NEAR Eunice.
* until Wednesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Minor flooding begins along 
  the bayou with a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC009-079-020533-
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1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Red River Near Alexandria.
* from late Tuesday night until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 37.5 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 37.5 feet...Water reaches top of the rails
  of the Union Pacific railroad bridge at Boyce. Considerable 
  backwater flooding will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3160 9271 3143 9285 3105 9223 3122 9173
      3138 9185 3125 9227

$$

LAC079-020533-
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1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Monday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by early Thursday morning.
* 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

LAC003-011604-
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1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265

$$

LAC003-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0072.160507T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.160507T0600Z.160508T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC003-053-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.160505T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.160505T1200Z.160505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 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 Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC019-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0084.160503T0000Z-160507T0600Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.160503T0000Z.160504T1200Z.160506T0600Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park.
* from Monday evening to late Friday night...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  6:30 AM Sunday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 5.5 feet by Wednesday morning.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC019-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.WT.160428T2200Z.160504T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 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 Sunday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.5 feet by early
  Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes 
  impassable.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314

$$

LAC019-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160503T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 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 Sunday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.0 feet by 
  Tuesday 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.
&&
 
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309

$$

LAC055-097-099-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-160505T0824Z/
/BVCL1.2.ER.160501T1417Z.160502T1200Z.160504T2024Z.UU/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 21.0 feet by tomorrow morning.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Several roads are closed with 
  several homes near the bayou flooded or cutoff.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3026 9200 3028 9193 3031 9194 3032 9189
      3046 9198 3046 9201

$$

LAC055-113-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.160501T1307Z.160502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by this
  evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 13.5 feet...Flooding of some yards near 
  the river will occur. Significant flooding of Beaver Park and 
  Vermilionville will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9204 3000 9227 2987 9219 2988 9206
      3022 9190 3031 9191

$$

TXC241-457-020322-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-160502T0322Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160430T1820Z.160501T0746Z.160501T1522Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 68.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Nonflood flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* 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

$$

TXC199-241-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-160504T2100Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.160430T1139Z.160501T1415Z.160504T0900Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Evadale.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday 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

$$

LAC011-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0074.160504T1200Z-160505T1200Z/
/BKDL1.1.ER.160504T1200Z.160504T1200Z.160505T0600Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 95.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 97.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around 
  the lake, especially the north end of the lake.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3082 9324 3080 9317 3080 9313 3062 9293
      3057 9295 3065 9305

$$

LAC003-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0075.160505T0600Z-160506T0600Z/
/MTTL1.1.ER.160505T0600Z.160505T0600Z.160505T1800Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* from late Wednesday night to late Thursday night...or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  Thursday morning.
* 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

$$

LAC001-053-113-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.160430T1505Z.160504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet by 
  Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...A few recreational camps and 
  residences are subject to flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-020533-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0078.160503T1200Z-160504T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.160503T1200Z.160503T1200Z.160503T1200Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Tuesday morning to Tuesday evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Tuesday 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.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.160419T1205Z.160503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.3 feet by 
  early Wednesday 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

$$

TXC199-245-020533-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160501T1148Z.160504T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 25.8 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 
  early Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* 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

$$

TXC199-011604-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-160504T0000Z/
/KOUT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Village Creek Near Kountze.
* At  5:30 AM Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414 3033 9433

$$

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 Apr 30, 5:37 AM CDT, 4 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 30, 5:37 AM CDT, 4 hours 3 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
537 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

.UPDATE...
FORECAST AND GRIDS HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
NUMBER 129 ISSUED BY SPC UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING. MAIN HAZARD
WILL BE POSSIBLE EMBEDDED BOW ECHO FEATURES IN THE THUNDERSTORM
CLUSTERS PRODUCING DAMAGING STRAIGHTLINE WINDS/WET MICROBURSTS.

RUA

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 447 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016/

DISCUSSION...
UPPER LEVEL LOW IS SPINNING OVER THE SOUTHERN PLAINS OVER WESTERN
KANSAS THIS EARLY MORNING. WATER VAPOR IMAGERY SHOWS AN INCREASING
DIFLUENT PATTERN ALOFT AS NORTHERN JET STREAM ROUNDS THE UPPER
LEVEL LOW AND SUB TROPICAL JET EXTENDS FROM THE TROPICAL EAST
PACIFIC ACROSS NORTHERN OLD MEXICO AND THE NORTHWEST GULF COAST.
INITIAL WAVE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS JUST ENTERING THE UPPER
SOUTHEAST TEXAS PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA...WITH SCATTERED
CONVECTION FORMING OVER SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA INTO CENTRAL
LOUISIANA. AS THIS COMPLEX CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY MOVE EAST AND
OTHER ACTIVITY FILLS IN AHEAD OF IT...THE THREAT FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL AND SEVERE WEATHER IS INCREASING ACROSS THE FORECAST
AREA.

DEEP SOUTHERLY FLOW IN THE LOW LEVELS TRANSPORTING ABUNDANT GULF
MOISTURE INTO THE REGION...WITH SUB TROPICAL JET ALSO ADDING
TROPICAL LIKE MOISTURE FROM THE EAST PAC. THEREFORE...PRECIPITABLE
WATER VALUES WILL BE OVER 1.5 INCHES TODAY...AND NEARING 2 INCHES
IN SOME SPOTS (TWICE THE STANDARD DEVIATION) ALONG WITH MEAN RH
BETWEEN 60 AND 80 PERCENT. THEREFORE...SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE
EFFICIENT PRECIPITATION PRODUCERS. ALSO...WITH MID LEVEL FLOW
RUNNING PARALLEL TO THETA-E RIDGING...THESE STORMS WITH HIGH
RAINFALL RATES MAY MOVE OVER THE SAME AREAS FOR EXTENDING PERIODS
OF TIME. THUS...THERE WILL BE A POTENTIAL FOR FLASH FLOODING AND
HAVE EXTENDED THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. WPC HAS
ALSO OUTLINED THE FORECAST AREA IN A MODERATE RISK FOR EXCESSIVE
RAINFALL IN THE DAY ONE PERIOD.

SPEED MAX RUNNING ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA HELPING TO PRODUCE BULK
SHEAR VALUES BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS...WITH FAVORABLE 85H-50H
LAPSE RATES...AND LOW LEVEL INSTABILITY. THEREFORE...SOME STRONG
GUSTY STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN THE FORM OF WET MICROBURSTS WILL BE
POSSIBLE...AND SPC HAS THE FORECAST AREA OUTLINED IN A SLIGHT RISK
FOR THE DAY ONE PERIOD.

HI-RES MODELS IN DECENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HEAVY RAINFALL AND
SEVERE POTENTIAL WEST OF AN ALEXANDRIA TO LAKE CHARLES LINE
THROUGH MID-MORNING...THEN CONVECTIVE COMPLEX ACCELERATING
EASTWARD FROM LATE MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS FOR
POINTS TO THE EAST.

IF SHORT RANGE GUIDANCE DOES VERIFY...FORECAST AREA MAY SEE A
BREAK DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS INTO EARLY EVENING.
HOWEVER...RE-DEVELOPMENT WILL LIKELY OCCUR DURING THE OVERNIGHT
INTO SUNDAY AS THIS STORM SYSTEM MOVES SLOWLY TO THE EAST.

HIGH RAIN CHANCES WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY AND EARLY TUESDAY AS A
SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT FINALLY REACHES THE COAST BY MONDAY
NIGHT...AND SUB TROPICAL JET REMAINS ACTIVE WITH UPPER LEVEL
DISTURBANCES.

LARGE UPPER LEVEL TROUGH DEVELOPS BY LATE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
ACROSS THE EASTERN U.S. AND THIS WILL PLACE THE FORECAST AREA IN
DEEPER NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT. THIS WILL BRING A DRIER WEATHER
PATTERN FOR THE REMAINDER THE WEEK.

RUA

MARINE...
LONG FETCH OF MODERATE AND GUSTY SOUTHEAST WINDS CONTINUES ACROSS
THE FORECAST AREA...BRINGING ELEVATED SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WILL CONTINUE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT FOR 7 FOOT SEAS OVER
THE OUTER WATERS...WITH SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION CONTINUING
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THE WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE DECREASING
LATER TODAY INTO TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
MOVES OFF TO THE NORTHEAST AND A COLD FRONT NEARS THE COASTAL
WATERS...HELPING TO LESSEN THE PRESSURE GRADIENT.

RUA

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  82  69  83  68 / 100  60  50  40
LCH  81  71  82  71 /  90  50  60  40
LFT  83  72  83  71 /  70  60  70  30
BPT  82  71  82  71 /  90  40  50  50

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR LAZ028-029-031>033-
     042>045-052>055-073-074.

     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LAZ041-
     052>054-073-074.

     FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR LAZ027-030-041.

TX...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR TXZ215-
     216.

     FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR TXZ180-201-215-216-
     259>262.

GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR GMZ470-472-
     475.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR GMZ470-472-
     475.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR
     GMZ430-432-435.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     GMZ450-452-455.

&&

PUBLIC...07

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 30, 5:06 AM CDT, 4 hours 34 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
506 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
011130-
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-
506 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST
CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A COMPLEX OF STORMS WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA
TODAY. THESE THUNDERSTORMS WILL PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL...FREQUENT
CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS. THERE IS A
SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS...AND A MODERATE RISK FOR EXCESSIVE
RAINFALL. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT.

TIDES ALONG THE COAST WILL BE ELEVATED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF
MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE TIMES.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBILITIES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-011130-
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-
506 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF GULF OF MEXICO.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

ELEVATED SEAS AND WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY. SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP WITH FREQUENT CLOUD TO WATER LIGHTNING
AND HEAVY RAINFALL GREATLY REDUCING VISIBILITIES.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

THE POSSIBILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH FREQUENT CLOUD TO WATER
LIGHTNING AND HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

RUA

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 30, 8:03 AM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
803 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0615 AM     TSTM WND DMG     6 S KIRBYVILLE          30.57N 93.90W
04/30/2016                   JASPER             TX   PUBLIC

            FACEBOOK PHOTO SHOWS A TREE FELL ON A MANUFACTURED HOME
            ON COUNTY ROAD 598.

&&

DJONES

Local storm report, Apr 30, 8:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
806 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0755 AM     FLASH FLOOD      KOUNTZE                 30.37N 94.32W
04/30/2016                   HARDIN             TX   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORTS SOME ROADS IN KOUNTZE HAVE WATER ON THEM.
            CYPRESS CREEK OUT OF ITS BANKS.

&&

DJONES

Special weather statement, Apr 30, 8:52 AM CDT, 48 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
852 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

LAZ031-041-042-073-074-301445-
JEFFERSON DAVIS LA-WEST CAMERON LA-ALLEN LA-EAST CAMERON LA-
CALCASIEU LA-
852 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

AT 851 AM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG
A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR HARMONY TO NEAR HEBERTS MARINA. MOVEMENT
WAS EAST AT 35 MPH.

WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THESE STORMS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
LAKE CHARLES...JENNINGS...WELSH...IOWA...LAKE ARTHUR...KINDER...ELTON...
FENTON...REEVES...MOSS BLUFF...LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL AIRPORT...LACASSINE
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE...HAYES...GRAND LAKE...BULLER...GIBBSTOWN...
THORNWELL...HARMONY...PINE ISLAND AND HOLMWOOD.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THESE STORMS...AND MAY LEAD
TO LOCALIZED FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED
ROADWAYS.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THESE STORMS.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 10 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

&&

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA.

LAT...LON 2983 9333 2986 9324 3005 9329 3005 9333
      2985 9335 2987 9335 2988 9341 2984 9347
      3040 9317 3040 9313 3060 9306 3061 9260
      3032 9263 3020 9259 3007 9263 3004 9272
      3004 9264 2979 9285
TIME...MOT...LOC 1351Z 267DEG 30KT 3056 9287 2995 9327

TINGLER

Special weather statement, Apr 30, 9:00 AM CDT, 40 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
900 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

LAZ027-301445-
VERNON LA-
900 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL VERNON PARISH UNTIL 945
AM CDT...

AT 900 AM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER
NEW LLANO...OR OVER LEESVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
LEESVILLE...ANACOCO...FORT POLK...SLAGLE...NEW LLANO...LACAMP...KURTHWOOD...
HUTTON...SIMPSON AND PICKERING.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM CDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

LAT...LON 3136 9303 3136 9299 3106 9283 3105 9283
      3097 9329 3128 9339 3137 9325 3137 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 225DEG 13KT 3111 9326

TINGLER

Local storm report, Apr 30, 9:02 AM CDT, 38 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
902 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0902 AM     TSTM WND DMG     CALL                    30.61N 93.87W
04/30/2016                   NEWTON             TX   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL REPORTS OF

            DAMAGE TO TREES AND POWERLINES IN CALL. POSSIBLE TORNADO.

&&

DJONES

Local storm report, Apr 30, 9:20 AM CDT, 20 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
920 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0920 AM     FLASH FLOOD      1 S SULPHUR             30.21N 93.36W
04/30/2016                   CALCASIEU          LA   PUBLIC

            VIDEO OF STREET FLOODING IN SULPHUR.

&&

DJONES

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 29, 8:24 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LCH	Hardin, Jefferson	6 days
Apr 30, 4:04 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Tyler	41 min
Apr 30, 4:42 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LCH	Jasper, Tyler	3 hr
Apr 30, 4:51 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin, Tyler	39 min
Apr 30, 5:24 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Tyler	3 hr
Apr 30, 5:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Newton	47 min
Apr 30, 6:08 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler	37 min
Apr 30, 6:10 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Jasper, Newton	35 min
Apr 30, 6:44 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Newton	61 min
Apr 30, 7:03 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Hardin, Tyler	3 hr
Apr 30, 7:18 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LCH	Jasper, Newton, Orange	3 hr
Apr 30, 8:58 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Jasper, Newton	92 min
Apr 30, 9:21 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LCH	Newton	12 days
Apr 30, 9:55 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler	5 hr

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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.