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Flash Flood Warning 16, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this flash flood warning at May 17, 2021, 11:52 AM CDT for Jefferson County, Texas. It was in force for 9 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 17, 2021, 11:52 AM CDT (16:52 UTC)
- Expired
- May 17, 2021, 8:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Flash flood emergency
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Flood severity
- None
County Jefferson County, TX
The radar
The Houston radar (KHGX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 12:56 PM CDT | HEAVY RAIN 13 | Fannett, TX | REPORT OF 13 INCHCES OF TOTAL RAIN AT GREEN ACRES GROCERY IN FANNETT. REPORT ALSO STATES WATER RAPIDLY RISING IN NEARBY HOMES WITH AROUND 7 INCHES POSSIBLY IN THE LAST HOUR. |
| May 17, 1:02 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Fannett, TX | WATER ENTERING HOMES |
| May 17, 2:02 PM CDT | HEAVY RAIN 16 | Fannett, TX | UPDATE TO PREVIOUS RAINFALL REPORT... NEW TOTAL OF AROUND 16 INCHES IN FANNETT NEAR THE GREEN ACRES GROCERY. |
| May 17, 2:09 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Fannett, TX | I-10 IS FLOODED BETWEEN BEAUMONT AND HAMSHIRE WITH TRAVEL DISCOURAGED. |
| May 17, 3:20 PM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Fannett, TX | WATER IN SEVERAL HOMES |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 115 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 626 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 699 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 207 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 314 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.7
- Supercell composite
- 10.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS54 KLCH 171652
FFWLCH
TXC245-172000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0016.210517T1652Z-210517T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1152 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 1152 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Brazzell6 follow-up statements
291
WGUS74 KLCH 171755
FFSLCH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1255 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC245-172000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210517T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson TX-
1255 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 1255 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Brazzell871
WGUS74 KLCH 171837
FFSLCH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
137 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC245-172000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210517T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson TX-
137 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY AROUND
FANNETT...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 137 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 7 and 14 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Western Jefferson County around
Fannett. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Brazzell728
WGUS54 KLCH 171939
FFWLCH
TXC245-172130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210517T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
239 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY AROUND
FANNETT...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 8 and 16 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Western Jefferson County
around Fannett. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Brazzell389
WGUS54 KLCH 172110
FFWLCH
TXC245-172300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210517T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
410 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY AROUND
FANNETT...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 410 PM CDT, the public reported severe flooding across the
warned area. Between 8 and 16 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Western Jefferson County
around Fannett. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Brazzell622
WGUS54 KLCH 172238
FFWLCH
TXC245-180030-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210518T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
538 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 538 PM CDT, the public reported severe flooding occurring
across the area. Between 8 and 16 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Brazzell843
WGUS54 KLCH 180016
FFWLCH
TXC245-180145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210518T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
716 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 716 PM CDT, the public reported severe flooding occurring
across the area. Between 8 and 16 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamshire, China and Fannett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 842 and 832.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 9444 3006 9424 2981 9419 2978 9436
2980 9436 2981 9436 2983 9436 2985 9436
2988 9436 2989 9436 2989 9438 2989 9444
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 3:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Jefferson | 61 min |
| May 17, 3:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Orange | 49 min |
| May 17, 4:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Jefferson | 53 min |
| May 17, 5:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Newton | 32 min |
| May 17, 9:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Jasper, Newton | 5 hr |
| May 17, 9:37 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton | 5 hr |
| May 17, 9:40 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Jefferson, Orange | 5 hr |
| May 17, 9:54 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LCH | Newton | 72 hr |
| May 17, 10:32 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Jasper, Tyler | 32 days |
| May 17, 11:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler | 5 days |
| May 17, 12:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jefferson, Orange | 28 days |
| May 17, 2:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Jefferson, Orange | 7 hr |
| May 17, 2:19 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton | 5 hr |
| May 17, 2:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Jasper, Newton | 3 hr |
| May 17, 3:56 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jefferson, Orange | 14 days |
| May 17, 5:34 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LCH | Jasper, Orange | 7 days |
| May 17, 6:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler | 3 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.