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Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this flash flood warning at May 3, 2017, 11:16 AM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 6 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2017, 11:16 AM CDT (16:16 UTC)
- Expired
- May 3, 2017, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Flash flood emergency
- Flood severity
- None
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:17 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 12:05 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Lake Charles, LA | PUBLIC REPORTED STALLED CARS AND WATER TO TOP OF TRUCK TIRES ON KIRKMAN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| May 3, 12:47 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Sulphur, LA | NUMEROUS STREETS FLOODED. |
| May 3, 1:15 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Lake Charles, LA | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS 50+ CARS STALLED IN HIGH WATER ACROSS LAKE CHARLES. |
| May 3, 1:52 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 E Sulphur, LA | PICUTRES OF NUMEROUS HOMES FLOODED IN EAST SULPHUR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 40 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2161 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 549 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 154 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 197 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.2
- Supercell composite
- 12.3
The text
As transmitted.
228
WGUS54 KLCH 031616
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-032215-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0021.170503T1616Z-170503T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1116 AM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 1115 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have
already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to continue.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Jennings, Westlake, Welsh, Iowa, Lake
Arthur, Fenton, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hayes, Moss Bluff,
Carlyss, Buhler, Lebleu Settlement, Gillis, Pine Island, Thornwell,
Holmwood, Bell City and Roanoke.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3006 9358 3038 9338 3036 9263 3034 9262
3032 9263 3023 9262 3020 9259 3018 9259
3017 9262 3016 9261 3014 9263 3009 9262
3007 9264 3008 9265 3006 9267
$$
242 follow-up statements
472
WGUS74 KLCH 031736
FFSLCH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1236 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
LAC019-053-032215-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170503T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson Davis LA-Calcasieu LA-
1236 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
JEFFERSON DAVIS AND SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
At 1233 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
that heavy rain was falling over the area. Four to over eightinches
of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring with
numerous reports of flash flooding reported across the area. Please
avoid travel.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Jennings, Westlake, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur,
Fenton, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hayes, Moss Bluff, Carlyss,
Buhler, Lebleu Settlement, Gillis, Pine Island, Thornwell, Holmwood,
Bell City and Roanoke.
Additional rainfall amounts of three to six inches of rainfall are
possible in the warned area through 5 PM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3006 9358 3038 9338 3036 9263 3034 9262
3032 9263 3023 9262 3020 9259 3018 9259
3017 9262 3016 9261 3014 9263 3009 9262
3007 9264 3008 9265 3006 9267
$$947
WGUS74 KLCH 031818
FFSLCH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
118 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
LAC019-053-032215-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170503T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson Davis LA-Calcasieu LA-
118 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU and
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH...
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
JEFFERSON DAVIS AND SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
that heavy rain was falling over the area. Six to ten inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Calcasieu and Jefferson
Davis Parish. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Please
stay where you are unless the location you are at begins to flood!
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Jennings, Westlake, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur,
Fenton, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hayes, Moss Bluff, Carlyss,
Buhler, Lebleu Settlement, Gillis, Pine Island, Thornwell, Holmwood,
Bell City and Roanoke.
Additional rainfall amounts of three to five inches are possible in
the warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
&&
LAT...LON 3006 9358 3038 9338 3036 9263 3034 9262
3032 9263 3023 9262 3020 9259 3018 9259
3017 9262 3016 9261 3014 9263 3009 9262
3007 9264 3008 9265 3006 9267
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | LCH | Cameron | 20 hr |
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LCH | 57 hr | |
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Rapides and 2 more | 17 hr |
| May 3, 6:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 87 min | |
| May 3, 6:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 75 min |
| May 3, 6:37 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 83 min | |
| May 3, 6:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 65 min |
| May 3, 7:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Cameron | 65 min |
| May 3, 7:28 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 92 min | |
| May 3, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 47 min |
| May 3, 7:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 57 min |
| May 3, 8:05 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin | 40 min |
| May 3, 8:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 36 min | |
| May 3, 8:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 61 min | |
| May 3, 8:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Evangeline | 65 min |
| May 3, 8:30 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 45 min |
| May 3, 8:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 59 min |
| May 3, 8:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 53 min |
| May 3, 8:47 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 28 min |
| May 3, 8:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Vernon | 45 min |
| May 3, 8:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides | 37 min |
| May 3, 9:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 34 min |
| May 3, 9:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 63 min |
| May 3, 9:23 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 112 min |
| May 3, 9:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 95 min | |
| May 3, 9:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 50 min |
| May 3, 10:03 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 87 min |
| May 3, 10:08 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 52 min | |
| May 3, 10:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 46 min |
| May 3, 10:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, St. Mary | 47 min |
| May 3, 10:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, St. Mary | 46 min |
| May 3, 10:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 57 min |
| May 3, 11:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 12 days |
| May 3, 11:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Vermilion | 64 min |
| May 3, 11:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 46 min |
| May 3, 11:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 57 min | |
| May 3, 11:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion | 6 hr |
| May 3, 11:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 36 min |
| May 3, 11:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Lafayette, Vermilion | 8 days |
| May 3, 11:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion | 61 min |
| May 3, 12:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 29 min |
| May 3, 12:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 39 min |
| May 3, 12:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 24 min |
| May 3, 12:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 55 min |
| May 3, 12:51 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 54 min | |
| May 3, 1:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 5 hr |
| May 3, 1:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 26 min |
| May 3, 1:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 3 hr |
| May 3, 1:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis | 43 min |
| May 3, 2:11 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 7 days |
| May 3, 2:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 3, 2:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 5 days |
| May 3, 4:08 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Rapides, Vernon | 6 hr |
| May 3, 4:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Allen | 36 min |
| May 3, 5:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 6 hr |
| May 3, 5:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia | 44 min |
| May 3, 5:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin and 2 more | 6 hr |
| May 3, 6:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry | 44 min |
| May 3, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin | 67 min |
| May 3, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vernon | 54 min |
| May 3, 6:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, Saint Landry | 3 hr |
| May 3, 6:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Saint Landry, Saint Martin | 24 min |
| May 3, 6:39 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 66 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.