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River Flood Warning 47, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 26, 2017, 9:01 PM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2017, 9:01 PM CDT (02:01 UTC)
- Expired
- May 1, 2017, 10:11 AM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Calcasieu Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at Saltwater Barrier (LCHL1).
- Action stage
- 4 ft
- Minor stage
- 4 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 8 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
109 WGUS44 KLCH 270201 FLWLCH BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Lake Charles La 901 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-271601- /O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0046.170427T0201Z-170430T1800Z/ /OTBL1.1.ER.170426T2242Z.170428T1800Z.170429T1800Z.NO/ 901 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Friday early afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage by Saturday early afternoon. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-271600- /O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0047.170427T0201Z-170429T1800Z/ /LCHL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170428T1800Z.170429T0600Z.NO/ 901 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland flooding will occur. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
9 follow-up statements
378 WGUS84 KLCH 271737 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 1237 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-280737- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170503T0200Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170429T0215Z.170429T0600Z.170502T0200Z.NO/ 1237 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by early Saturday morning.the river will fall below flood stage by Monday before midnight. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-280737- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170501T0800Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170429T0336Z.170429T1800Z.170430T2000Z.NO/ 1237 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise to above flood stage late Friday evening and then fall to near flood stage by Saturday morning... then will rise to near 4.5 feet Saturday afternoon and remain above flood stage until late afternoon Sunday. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
485 WGUS84 KLCH 280134 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 834 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-281534- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170501T1600Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170429T1030Z.170429T1800Z.170430T1600Z.NO/ 834 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by Saturday early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by late Sunday morning. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-281533- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170430T2010Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170429T1342Z.170429T1800Z.170430T0810Z.NO/ 834 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 3.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland flooding will occur. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
634 WGUS84 KLCH 281544 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 1044 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-290544- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170501T1400Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170429T1300Z.170429T1800Z.170430T1400Z.NO/ 1044 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:05 AM Friday the stage was 3.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by late Sunday morning. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-290543- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170430T2015Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170429T1500Z.170429T1800Z.170430T0815Z.NO/ 1044 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 3.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage late Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by early afternoon. River will then fall below flood stage overnight Saturday into Sunday. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
625 WGUS84 KLCH 290115 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 815 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-291515- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170501T1200Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170429T0712Z.170429T1800Z.170430T1200Z.NO/ 815 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:05 AM Friday the stage was 3.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-291514- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170430T2040Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170428T1900Z.170429T1800Z.170430T0840Z.NO/ 815 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 4.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage late Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning. * Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland flooding will occur. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
064 WGUS84 KLCH 291451 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 951 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-300451- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170505T0300Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170429T1705Z.170430T1800Z.170504T0300Z.NO/ 951 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:35 AM Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday before midnight. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-300450- /O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170504T1200Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170428T1900Z.170430T1800Z.170504T0000Z.NO/ 951 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland flooding will occur. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
769 WGUS84 KLCH 300232 FLSLCH Flood Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles La 932 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana.. Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier LAC019-301632- /O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170505T0300Z/ /OTBL1.1.WT.170430T0900Z.170430T1800Z.170504T0300Z.NO/ 932 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay. * until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:35 AM Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to rise to near 4.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday before midnight. * 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329 $$ LAC019-301631- /O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170504T1200Z/ /LCHL1.1.WT.170428T1900Z.170430T0100Z.170504T0000Z.NO/ 932 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier. * until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become impassable to some vehicles. * Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland flooding will occur. * Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River Road in north Lake Charles. * Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles. && LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332 $$
743
WGUS84 KLCH 301452
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
952 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana..
Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice
LAC001-039-097-010452-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.170430T1017Z.170502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
952 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by
early Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 21.0 feet...MAJOR FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED
WITH AN ESTIMATED 36 STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY FLOODING. SEVERAL
SECONDARY ROADS ARE FLOODED NEAR THE BAYOU.
* Impact...At stages near 20.6 feet...IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 30
STRUCTURES NEAR THE BAYOU WILL FLOOD WITH SEVERAL SECONDARY ROADS
FLOODED NEAR THE BAYOU.
* Impact...At stages near 19.8 feet...IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18
STRUCTURES NEAR THE BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
* 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
$$
LAC019-010451-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170506T0600Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170429T2317Z.170430T1800Z.170505T0600Z.NO/
952 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 4.8 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of
Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry
Road will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 3.5 feet...Ponding of water on low spots
along Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329
$$
LAC019-010451-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170505T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.170428T1900Z.170430T0500Z.170505T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* 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 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-010451-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.170502T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.170502T1800Z.170504T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Tuesday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269 3061 9262
$$096
WGUS84 KLCH 010202
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
902 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana..
Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC001-039-097-011602-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.170430T1017Z.170501T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
902 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.8 feet by
after midnight tomorrow. Additional rises may be possible
thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 19.8 feet...It is estimated that 18
structures near the bayou will be flooded.
* 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
$$
LAC019-011601-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170506T0600Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170429T2317Z.170430T1000Z.170505T0600Z.NO/
902 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of
Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry
Road will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 3.5 feet...Ponding of water on low spots
along Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329
$$
LAC019-011601-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170505T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.170428T1900Z.170430T0500Z.170505T0000Z.NO/
902 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate between 4.0 and 4.4 feet
over the next few days.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* 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 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-011601-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.170502T0359Z-170504T2159Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.170502T0359Z.170503T0600Z.170504T0959Z.NO/
902 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Monday evening to Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and
continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by early Wednesday morning.the
river will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269 3061 9262
$$807
WGUS84 KLCH 011511
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1011 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana..
Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice
LAC001-039-097-020511-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.170430T1017Z.170501T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1011 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Monday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 19.8 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.8 feet...IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18
STRUCTURES NEAR THE BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
* 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
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-020510-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0049.170501T1510Z-170505T0300Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.170501T1226Z.170502T1200Z.170504T1500Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from this morning to Thursday evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Monday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Moderate flood threat
downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau, and
silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affected.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood
damage will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269 3061 9262
$$
LAC019-011541-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170506T0600Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170429T2317Z.170430T1000Z.170430T1703Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* At 5:00 AM Monday the stage was 2.8 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:03 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.3 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* 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 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321 3030 9329
$$
LAC019-011541-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170505T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.170428T1900Z.170430T0500Z.170501T0447Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* At 9:00 AM Monday the stage was 1.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 11:47 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.2 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding
occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332
$$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 26, 9:00 PM CDT, 1 minute earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 26, 9:00 PM CDT, 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
900 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017
.DISCUSSION...
Line of strong to severe thunderstorms have quickly moved east
across the area, with a few storms severe with quarter to golfball
sized hail. The line has quickly weakened over the last couple of
hours, with only a thin line of broken showers and intermittent
thunderstorms. Have cleared Tornado Watch 164 from west to east
this evening, with the latest update clearing/canceling the last
4 parishes over Central Louisiana. Evening updates included quick
movement west to east areas of precipitation, ending by midnight.
Immediately behind the line, expected NW to N winds ~15-20 mph with
gusts to 25-30 mph will diminish a couple of hours after passage
to 10 mph or less after midnight.
DML
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 433 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017/
DISCUSSION...
Upper air analysis/water vapor satellite imagery showed an
elongated trof axis stretching from N-S over the Central/Southern
Plains, with en embedded shortwave trof with its base over the Red
River region of OK/TX. This feature is progged to eject out in a
negatively tilted fashion TWD the Mid MS River Valley tonight,
with its associated trailing CDFNT, evident in SFC/radar
observations extending NE to SW near a Shreveport to College
Station line, sweeping through the forecast area this evening.
Southward extent of convection along the front reaches to near
Trinity, TX.
South winds have begun to decrease over SE TX, and this trend
should continue from W to E over the next few hours, aided by the
loss of daytime heating. Trimmed Jefferson/Orange counties from
the Wind Advisory, but left all LA parishes as is with occasional
sustained speeds still reaching 20 mph and frequent gusts in the
25-30 mph range. Made similar wind related adjustments to the
marine hazards, replacing the SCY over the coastal lakes and bays
and nearshore waters with a SCEC headline. The SCEC for the former
will end at 7pm, with the latter running through the night along
with the SCY over the outer waters for ongoing south winds and
post frontal NW winds.
Light streamer type showers continue within the pre-frontal
airmass, but radar trends to the north and latest guidance
indicate that deep convection will likely be tied more closely
with the arrival of the front, and it remains uncertain just how
far to the S/SW convection will build along the boundary. Bulk of
guidance confines the more significant activity to northern zones,
where parameters would support a severe risk. Have maintained the
severe wording in this area in line with the SPC slight risk.
Primary risks would be large hail/damaging winds.
Front and associated convection should move quickly through the
area during the evening hours, with the front expected to be east
of the Lower Atchafalaya by 06Z. A quick bout of cooler/drier air
will follow its passage, with a weak SFC high sliding into the
area THU morning. Light south winds will return by afternoon as
this feature shifts off to the east, with the onshore flow
intensifying THU night as a shortwave trof translating through
fast NW flow aloft over the western CONUS induces low pressure
over the Southern Plains. This initial feature will quickly lift
out to the NE THU night into FRI, well away from the region, but
will be followed by a more significant upper trof digging into the
Four Corners.
This feature is progged to slowly move eastward through the
weekend, pushing a slow moving front through the area SAT night
into SUN. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, with
this system looking to pose a locally heavy rainfall/severe risk.
Details on this will be further refined over the next couple of
days.
Dry weather to start the upcoming work week, with rain chances
returning again by mid week.
13
MARINE...
South winds are starting to decrease over the coastal waters, and
will continue subsiding from west to east as a cold front
approaches the area. This front is forecast to push through the
region this evening, with increasing and gusty northwest winds in
its wake. Winds will diminish early Thursday morning as high
pressure begins to settle into the area. South winds will return
by Thursday afternoon as the high moves off to the east, and start
to increase on Friday ahead of another approaching storm system.
South winds will become quite strong and gusty over the weekend
as this system continues to slowly approach the area, with
northwest winds expected Sunday night as another cold front is
driven through the area.
13
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX 54 78 63 88 / 70 0 10 20
LCH 57 80 67 86 / 50 0 10 10
LFT 62 83 70 88 / 50 0 10 10
BPT 56 81 69 87 / 30 0 10 10
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM CDT Thursday for GMZ470-472-475.
Small Craft Exercise Caution until 6 AM CDT Thursday for GMZ450-
452-455.
&&
AVIATION...04Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 26, 5:33 AM CDT, 15 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 533 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262- 271045- 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- 533 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 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 An upper level trough and associated cold front will push through the area this afternoon into this evening inducing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could be strong to severe especially across portions of central Louisiana and the piney woods of Southeast Texas. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible. This threat will come to an end late this evening. In addition to the threat for severe weather, winds away from storms will gust to 25 to 30 MPH today. This will pose a threat to high profile vehicles especially across open areas and bridges. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday into Sunday as a cold front approaches and moves through the region. Heavy rainfall may be a threat especially on Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon or this evening. GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-271045- 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- 533 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 1:00 PM this afternoon for the entire coastal waters out 60 NM and until 1:00 AM Thursday for coastal waters from 20 to 60 NM. Winds of 15 to 20 knots and seas of 5-7 feet will be hazardous to small boats. An upper level trough and associated cold front will push through coastal waters this evening producing isolated showers and thunderstorms. This activity will come to an end after Midnight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday into Sunday as a cold front approaches and moves through the region. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon or this evening.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 26, 6:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
621 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 PM HAIL TOWN BLUFF 30.79N 94.18W
04/26/2017 E1.00 INCH TYLER TX PUBLIC
&&
MMARCOTTLocal storm report, Apr 26, 6:33 PM CDT, 2 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
633 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0615 PM HAIL 5 S JASPER 30.85N 94.00W
04/26/2017 M1.25 INCH JASPER TX PUBLIC
PUBLIC RELAYED PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HALF DOLLAR
SIZED HAIL IN THE SPRINGHILL COMMUNITY.
&&
RACKLEYLocal storm report, Apr 26, 7:05 PM CDT, 1 hour 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
705 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0622 PM HAIL MAGNOLIA SPRINGS 30.74N 94.03W
04/26/2017 E1.00 INCH JASPER TX PUBLIC
PUBLIC RELAYED PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF ESTIMATED
QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR MAGNOLIA SPRINGS.
&&
RACKLEYLocal storm report, Apr 26, 7:07 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
707 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0638 PM HAIL KIRBYVILLE 30.66N 93.90W
04/26/2017 M0.88 INCH JASPER TX EMERGENCY MNGR
&&
MMARCOTTLocal storm report, Apr 26, 7:11 PM CDT, 1 hour 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
711 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0638 PM HAIL KIRBYVILLE 30.66N 93.90W
04/26/2017 E1.00 INCH JASPER TX PUBLIC
&&
MMARCOTTLocal storm report, Apr 26, 7:44 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
744 PM CDT WED APR 26 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0719 PM HAIL FIELDS 30.53N 93.57W
04/26/2017 E1.75 INCH BEAUREGARD LA PUBLIC
MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL NEAR
FIELDS.
&&
RACKLEYThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 9:01 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 5 days |
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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.