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River Flood Warning 83, NWS Lake Charles, LA

June 21, 2017Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Jun 21, 2017, 9:05 PM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 21, 2017, 9:05 PM CDT (02:05 UTC)
Expired
Jun 25, 2017, 11:12 AM CDT
In force
4 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 02:07 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 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.

608 
WGUS44 KLCH 220205
FLWLCH


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
905 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

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

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC019-221605-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0083.170622T0205Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday 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 a stage of 4.6 feet 
  by Friday morning.
* 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.
&&
 
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335 3035 9332

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-221605-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170623T1400Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170623T1400Z.170625T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.7 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
9 follow-up statements
488 
WGUS84 KLCH 220206
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
906 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC099-101-221606-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170624T0600Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.170622T1800Z.170624T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.0 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Friday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could 
  potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and 
  Stephensville.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
      2986 9139 2995 9147

$$

LAC019-221606-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0081.170622T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170622T1200Z.170624T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.7 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 Saturday early afternoon.
* 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

$$

LAC019-221606-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday 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 a stage of 4.6 feet 
  by Friday morning.
* 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.

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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-221606-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170623T1400Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170623T1400Z.170625T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.7 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
754 
WGUS44 KLCH 221601
FLWLCH


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1101 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

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

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in Louisiana...
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in Louisiana...
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

LAC019-230601-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 6.0 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of 
  numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and 
  much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River 
  Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become 
  impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake 
  Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland 
  flooding will occur.


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

$$

LAC001-053-113-230601-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0085.170622T1651Z-170625T1200Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.170622T1651Z.170623T0600Z.170625T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 4.5 feet by after midnight tomorrow. the river will
  fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...A few recreational camps and 
  residences are subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
  river will occur.

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

$$
116 
WGUS84 KLCH 221608
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana..
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Mermentau River Near Mermentau
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay

LAC019-230608-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170628T0936Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170623T1200Z.170627T0936Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Thursday 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 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes 
  impassable. Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the 
  parish line may be closed to recreational boat traffic.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of 
  Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry 
  Road will occur.


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

$$

LAC019-230608-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 6.0 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of 
  numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and 
  much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River 
  Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become 
  impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake 
  Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland 
  flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River 
  Road in north Lake Charles.


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

$$

LAC099-101-230608-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170625T1200Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170622T1200Z.170625T0600Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.6 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could 
  potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and 
  Stephensville.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.


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

$$

LAC001-053-113-230608-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0085.170622T1651Z-170625T1200Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.170622T1651Z.170623T0600Z.170625T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 4.5 feet by after midnight tomorrow.The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
  river will occur.

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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-230608-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170623T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170623T1800Z.170626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 24.6 feet by early Monday morning. 
  additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
598 
WGUS84 KLCH 230204
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
904 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana..
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

LAC019-231604-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170628T0936Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170627T0936Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 5.7 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 
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes 
  impassable. Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the 
  parish line may be closed to recreational boat traffic.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of 
  Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.

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

$$

LAC019-231604-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 5.7 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 
  tomorrow morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of 
  numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and 
  much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River 
  Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become 
  impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake 
  Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland 
  flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River 
  Road in north Lake Charles.

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

$$

LAC001-053-113-231604-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-170624T0600Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.170622T1907Z.170623T0000Z.170623T1800Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 4.0 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 
  tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
  river will occur.

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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-231603-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170624T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170624T0600Z.170628T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.6 feet by Tuesday evening. additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
357 
WGUS84 KLCH 231646
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC099-101-240646-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170626T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170623T1300Z.170625T1800Z.NO/
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

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

$$

LAC019-240645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170628T1800Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170627T1800Z.NO/
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 AM Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will tidally fluctuate above flood stage
  between 4 and 5 feet. By Wednesday afternoon tidal fluctuations
  will fall below flood stage.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of 
  Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry 
  Road will occur.

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

$$

LAC019-240645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-170625T1342Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.170625T0142Z.NO/
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 5.3 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 
  tomorrow 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.

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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-240645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170625T0600Z-170628T0300Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170625T0600Z.170626T0000Z.170627T1500Z.NO/
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from late Saturday night to Tuesday evening...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Sunday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.3 feet by Monday early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
822 
WGUS84 KLCH 240154
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
854 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana..
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

LAC079-241554-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0086.170625T1800Z-170628T1200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.170625T1800Z.170626T1800Z.170628T0600Z.NO/
854 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday morning...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Friday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Sunday early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC019-241553-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170628T1800Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170627T1800Z.NO/
854 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 AM Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* 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

$$

LAC019-241553-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-170625T1342Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.170625T0142Z.NO/
854 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Friday 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 
  tomorrow evening.
* 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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-241553-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170625T1200Z-170627T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170625T1200Z.170626T0000Z.170626T1200Z.NO/
854 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Sunday morning to Monday evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to
  rise to near 24.1 feet by Sunday evening.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
680 
WGUS84 KLCH 241610
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC079-250610-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0086.170625T1800Z-170627T1800Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.170625T1800Z.170626T1200Z.170627T1200Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Saturday the stage was 10.0 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 12.5 feet by Monday morning.the river will
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC019-250610-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170630T0800Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170629T0800Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.7 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 
  Thursday 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.

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

$$

LAC019-250610-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-170629T0600Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.170628T1800Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday early afternoon.
* 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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-250610-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170625T1500Z-170628T0600Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170625T1500Z.170626T0600Z.170627T1800Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Sunday morning to late Tuesday night...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Saturday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.2 feet by early Monday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$

LAC099-101-241640-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-170626T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170623T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1110 AM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Action stage. Water will move 
  up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall 
  gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against 
  higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river 
  current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced 
  by the U.S. Coast Guard.

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

$$
945 
WGUS84 KLCH 250129
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC079-251529-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0086.170625T2000Z-170627T1800Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.170625T2000Z.170626T1200Z.170627T1200Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Monday morning.the river will
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC019-251528-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170630T0800Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170629T0800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.7 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 
  Thursday 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.

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

$$

LAC019-251528-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-170630T0600Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.170629T1800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow evening.
* 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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-251528-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0084.170625T1500Z-170628T0600Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170625T1500Z.170626T0600Z.170627T1800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* from Sunday morning to late Tuesday night...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.2 feet by early Monday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$
352 
WGUS84 KLCH 251612
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1112 AM CDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC079-260612-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0086.170625T2200Z-170628T0600Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.170625T2200Z.170626T1800Z.170628T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from this afternoon to late Tuesday night...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* 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.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC019-260611-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-170630T2200Z/
/OTBL1.1.ER.170621T1448Z.170622T2300Z.170629T2200Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until Friday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Sunday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...River will fluctuate around flood stage with maximum
  stage of 4.3 feet on Wednesday 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

$$

LAC019-251642-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-170630T0600Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170621T1931Z.170622T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Sun Jun 25 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* 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

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-260611-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-170627T1800Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170625T1800Z.170626T0000Z.170627T0600Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Sun Jun 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 24.1 feet by this evening.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378

$$

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 Jun 21, 6:48 PM CDT, 2 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 21, 6:48 PM CDT, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
648 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

.AVIATION...NO major changes to TAFS. Tropical Storm Cindy now
over the northwest gulf is forecast to track northwest reaching
the vicinity of Sabine Pass late tonight and then track north
while weakening. Strong and gusty northeast flow ongoing will come
around to the east then south with passage of the system.
MVFR/IFR ceilings with occasional showers can be expected
overnight and well into Thursday.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 506 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017/

DISCUSSION...
Showers and thunderstorms from Tropical Storm Cindy continue to
sweep across coastal southeast Texas and southern Louisiana this
afternoon. Bands of rains will move across the northwest gulf
region through the overnight hours. Rains will be heavy at times
with the winds increasing inside of storms. Seas along the coast
are running about two to three feet above normal and this will
continua through landfall. Cindy is expected to make during the
overnight hours on Thursday morning timeframe and then move
inland. Looking at rainfall of three to five inches with isolated
amounts higher with stronger storms. The Tropical Storm Warning
for inland southeast Texas and southern Louisiana has been
replaced with A Wind Advisory as Cindy has weaken a little
through the day.

Longterm Forecast... Sunday through Wednesday...weak troughing aloft
will move off to the east as high pressure builds in from Texas. At
the surface...a cool front will stall near the coast by Monday
morning and return as a warm front by the end of the seven day
forecast period ending Wednesday. Rain chances will remain elevated
Sunday through Tuesday with less activity expected by Wednesday as
high pressure stabilizes the atmosphere. Temperatures will remain
below normal due to clouds and rain cooled air.

MARINE...
TROPICAL STORM CINDY CONTINUES TO MOVE TO THE NORTHWEST.
TROPICAL STORM WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
THROUGHOUT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. LIKEWISE, SEAS WILL
CONTINUE TO BUILD AND BECOME INCREASINGLY ROUGH. ALL MARINE
INTERESTS SHOULD CLOSELY MONITOR THIS SYSTEM. &&

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  74  84  76  86 /  90  90  70  60
LCH  77  85  79  88 / 100  90  60  60
LFT  76  84  78  87 / 100  90  50  60
BPT  76  84  78  88 / 100  80  70  60

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for LAZ027>033-
     041>045-052>055-073-074.

     Tropical Storm Warning for LAZ041>045-052>055-073-074.

     Wind Advisory until noon CDT Friday for LAZ027>033.

TX...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for TXZ180-201-215-
     216-259>262.

     Tropical Storm Warning for TXZ201-215-216-261-262.

     Wind Advisory until noon CDT Friday for TXZ180-259-260.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-
     475.

&&

AVIATION...23
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 21, 5:26 AM CDT, 15 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
526 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
221030-
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-
526 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 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

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for all of southeast Texas
and southwest Louisiana. Winds are expected to increase
throughout the day today with tropical storm force gusts likely
by this evening.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of southeast Texas and
southwest Louisiana. Heavy rainfall from tropical rainbands could
result in flash flooding.

There will also be a risk of tornadoes within the tropical
rainbands today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for all of southeast Texas
and southwest Louisiana through late Thursday evening. Winds gusts
to tropical storm force will be likely through Thursday morning.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of southeast Texas and
southwest Louisiana through late Thursday afternoon. Heavy
rainfall from tropical rainbands could result in flash flooding.

There will also be a marginal risk of tornadoes within the
tropical rainbands on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed later today.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-221030-
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-
526 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Tropical storm conditions will persist over the coastal waters
today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coastal waters
through late Thursday evening.

Winds and seas will likely remain elevated over the coastal waters
through the day on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed later today.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 21, 7:15 PM CDT, 1 hour 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
715 PM CDT WED JUN 21 2017

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

0630 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SW LAKE CHARLES       30.20N 93.22W
06/21/2017                   CALCASIEU          LA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            KNEE-DEEP WATER OVER RYAN STREET AT 210. ON/OFF RAMPS
            UNDER WATER.

&&

RACKLEY
Local storm report, Jun 21, 7:16 PM CDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
716 PM CDT WED JUN 21 2017

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

0700 PM     FLASH FLOOD      LAKE CHARLES            30.21N 93.20W
06/21/2017                   CALCASIEU          LA   PUBLIC

            MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STREET FLOODING ACROSS LAKE CHARLES.

&&

RACKLEY
Local storm report, Jun 21, 7:24 PM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
724 PM CDT WED JUN 21 2017

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

0643 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 NW SULPHUR            30.24N 93.38W
06/21/2017                   CALCASIEU          LA   PUBLIC

            STREET FLOODING.

&&

RACKLEY
Local storm report, Jun 21, 7:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
726 PM CDT WED JUN 21 2017

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

0715 PM     FLASH FLOOD      LAKE CHARLES            30.21N 93.20W
06/21/2017                   CALCASIEU          LA   NWS EMPLOYEE

            WATER OVER ROADS AND STRANDED MOTORISTS ACROSS LAKE
            CHARLES.

&&

RACKLEY

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 21, 9:05 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHBeauregard, Calcasieu10 days
Jun 21, 10:41 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH38 hr
Jun 22, 8:19 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLCHAcadia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion116 min
Jun 22, 10:02 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLCHAcadia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Saint Landry, Vermilion118 min
Jun 22, 10:06 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLCH114 min
Jun 22, 10:57 AM CDTCoastal Flood WarningLCHCameron8 hr
Jun 22, 11:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion68 hr
Jun 22, 3:29 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLCHCameron7 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Louisiana, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017

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.