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River Flood Warning 48, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 20, 2018Beauregard Parish, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; Newton County, Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Mar 20, 2018, 8:59 AM CDT for Beauregard Parish, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; Newton County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 21, 2018, 9:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2018, 8:59 AM CDT (13:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2018, 9:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2018, 11:39 AM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

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

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Sabine River near Bon Wier (BWRT2). The gauge peaked at 30.03 ft at Mar 22, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate2830323403/2003/2103/2203/23
Action stage
30 ft
Minor stage
30 ft
Moderate stage
33 ft
Major stage
36 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08028500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

032 
WGUS44 KLCH 201359
FLWLCH


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
859 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

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

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier

LAC011-115-TXC351-210359-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0048.180322T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.180322T0200Z.180322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Wednesday evening until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  8:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and 
  continue to rise to near 30.5 feet by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
      3078 9367 3104 9361

$$
4 follow-up statements
898 
WGUS84 KLCH 201551
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018


  ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC097-099-210550-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180322T0900Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180319T2100Z.180322T0300Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 29.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-210550-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.8 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-210550-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.180308T2234Z.180321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  tomorrow morning then begin falling.
* 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.
* 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

$$

LAC079-210550-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.180320T1548Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.180320T0915Z.180322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* from this morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads 
  upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the 
  community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have 
  water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-210550-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0048.180322T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.180322T0200Z.180322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Wednesday evening until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and 
  continue to rise to near 30.5 feet by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
      3078 9367 3104 9361

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-210550-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.2.ER.180224T2235Z.180301T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.7 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.

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

$$
453 
WGUS84 KLCH 211608
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

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

  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs

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

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC097-099-211638-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180322T0900Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180319T2100Z.180321T0915Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 28.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  4:15 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 28.8 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-220608-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 20.5 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-220608-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.180308T2234Z.180321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.7 feet by this 
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* 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.

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

$$

LAC079-220608-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-180326T0600Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.180320T0915Z.180323T0000Z.180326T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from 
  Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of 
  Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three 
  feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. 
  Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.

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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-220608-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0048.180322T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.180322T1200Z.180322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Thursday morning until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
      3078 9367 3104 9361

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-220608-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.2.ER.180224T2235Z.180301T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.6 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.

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

$$
776 
WGUS84 KLCH 220108
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

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

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC045-099-101-221507-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180327T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180321T2030Z.180326T1800Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* until Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-221507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.180308T2234Z.180321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was estimated at 7.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will slowly fall to a stage of around 7.5 feet
  by Sunday afternoon.
* 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

$$

LAC079-221507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-180326T0600Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.180320T0915Z.180323T0000Z.180326T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by 
  Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from 
  Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of 
  Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three 
  feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. 
  Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads 
  upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the 
  community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have 
  water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

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

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-221507-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0048.180323T0000Z-180326T1200Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.180323T0000Z.180323T0000Z.180326T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* from Thursday evening to Monday morning...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and then remain near flood stage.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
      3078 9367 3104 9361

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-221507-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.2.ER.180224T2235Z.180301T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Mar 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue slowly rising to near 24.6 feet by 
  Sunday evening.
* 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

$$
461 
WGUS84 KLCH 221639
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

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

  Sabine River Near Bon Wier

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

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

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

LAC045-099-101-230639-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180324T1800Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180321T2030Z.180324T1200Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-230639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.180308T2234Z.180321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.7 feet by this 
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* 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.

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

$$

LAC079-230639-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.180320T0915Z.180323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by 
  tomorrow morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Some roads upstream from 
  Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of 
  Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three 
  feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. 
  Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269 3113 9279

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-221709-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-180326T1200Z/
/BWRT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* At 11:15 AM Thursday the stage was 30.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
      3078 9367 3104 9361

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-230639-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.2.ER.180224T2235Z.180301T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Thu Mar 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Thursday the stage was 24.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by 
  Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* 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

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 20, 6:53 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 6:53 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
653 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

.AVIATION...
Latest front has pushed into the gulf this am as winds remain
brisk acrs se Tx and srn La. Wnds to rmn up thru the noon hr then
swly begin to fall drg the late aftn hrs. Otherwise VFR flight
rules... unlimited vsby and clr skies into the evening hours.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 350 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018/

DISCUSSION...
The anticipated second frontal boundary is denoted this morning on
satellite by a narrow band of low level clouds moving through
southeast Texas. Temperatures behind the front are running about
10 degrees cooler. The front will continue to progress southeast
through the morning and should clear the area by mid morning.
Winds are expected to increase to around 15 MPH with gusts to 25 area
wide by late this morning and will continue through the afternoon
before weakening during the evening as high pressure begins to
build across the region.

The remainder of the work week will be dry and very pleasant with
plenty of sunshine, afternoon highs in the mid 70s and overnight
lows in the mid 40's to lower 50's. Winds will turn back out of
the south on Thursday as high pressure pushes off to the east
which will allow the dry airmass to begin to moderate.

The next chance of precipitation doesn't look to enter the picture
until late this weekend although guidance remains inconsistent as
to how much moisture will be available. Both the GFS and the ECMWF
develop a large upper low over the western US early next week,
but have much different solutions with regards to the impacts of
this feature across our area. Thus, inserted only low end pops
towards the end of the forecast period until the evolution becomes
more clear.

Jones

MARINE...
A cold front will push through the coastal waters this morning
allowing for the development of moderate and gusty northwest winds
that will persist through much of the day. Small craft advisories
are in effect. Winds will subside Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning as high pressure settles across the area. Southerly winds
return Thursday as the high moves off to the east with a modest
onshore flow developing to end the week.

FIRE WEATHER...
A dry cold front will push through the area early this morning ushering
in cooler and drier air in its wake. Winds behind the front will turn
out of the northwest and increase to around 15 MPH by this afternoon. These
gusty winds combined with low RH values in the 30 to 40% range will make
outdoor burning hazardous this afternoon. Winds will weaken
overnight.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  65  44  69  45 /   0   0   0   0
LCH  70  49  73  50 /   0   0   0   0
LFT  68  47  70  48 /   0   0   0   0
BPT  72  47  75  52 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for GMZ472-475.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution from this evening through late
     tonight for GMZ472-475.

     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM CDT this morning for GMZ450-452-
     455-470.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution from 11 AM CDT this morning through
     late tonight for GMZ470.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution until 11 AM CDT this morning for
     GMZ430-432-435.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution from 11 AM CDT this morning through
     this evening for GMZ450-452-455.

&&

AVIATION...19
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 20, 5:06 AM CDT, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
506 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
211015-
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
506 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

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
Breezy conditions will develop in the wake of a passing cold
front. Sustained winds of around 15 MPH with gusts up to 25 MPH
will be possible. Winds will weaken tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
A few isolated showers or thunderstorms may be possible each
afternoon beginning Saturday through Monday. These storms are not
expected to be strong.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-211015-
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from  Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
20 to 60 NM-
506 AM CDT Tue Mar 20 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Northwesterly winds will increase in the wake of a frontal
passage this morning. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts
to 30 knots can be expected. Seas of 2 to 3 feet are expected
across the nearshore waters and 4 to 6 feet across the outer
waters. A small craft advisory is in effect through much of the
day. Winds will slowly subside overnight tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
No hazardous weather is expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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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.