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Flash Flood Watch 8, NWS Lake Charles, LA

September 12, 202110 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this flash flood watch at Sep 12, 2021, 10:38 AM CDT for 10 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Sep 12, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 12, 2021, 10:38 AM CDT (15:38 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 12, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 16, 2021, 3:39 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA
Flood severity
None

Counties Allen Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Newton County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 61 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-09-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 400 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-09-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
400 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-111 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
732 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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188 
WGUS64 KLCH 121538
FFALCH

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1038 AM CDT Sun Sep 12 2021

LAZ041>043-052-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-131615-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.A.0008.210913T0000Z-210915T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Vermilion-West Cameron-East Cameron-
Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Buna, Silsbee, Beaumont, Topsy, 
Richard, Deweyville, Lumberton, Abbeville, Johnson Bayou, Branch, 
Kaplan, Orange, Bridge City, Creole, Klondike, Gist, Welsh, 
Jennings, Rayne, Grand Lake, Rutherford Beach, Sabine Pass, Sulphur, 
Meaux, Sea Rim State Park, Lake Charles, Intracoastal City, Grand 
Chenier, Cameron, Crowley, Evadale, Hathaway, Church Point, Forked 
Island, Lake Arthur, Vidor, and Hackberry
1038 AM CDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southwest Louisiana and 
  southeast Texas, including the following areas and parishes, in 
  southwest Louisiana, Acadia, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Jefferson 
  Davis, Vermilion and West Cameron. In southeast Texas, Hardin, 
  Jefferson, Orange, Southern Jasper and Southern Newton.

* From 7 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning.

* Tropical Storm Nicholas will slowly move northward along the 
  western Gulf of Mexico over the next several days. Rain bands 
  associated with the disturbance will come ashore as a result, 
  yielding periodic heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals of around 5 to 
  10 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Warthen
9 follow-up statements
371 
WGUS64 KLCH 130929
FFALCH

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
429 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

LAZ027>033-044-045-053>055-TXZ180-259-260-132100-
/O.EXB.KLCH.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210915T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-Tyler-
Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, Holly Springs, Magnolia 
Springs, Opelousas, Town Bluff, Spurger, Mansura, Kinder, Pickering, 
Call, Fort Polk, Jamestown, Effie, Burns Point, New Iberia, Reddell, 
Oakdale, Patterson, Cottonport, Ville Platte, Eunice, St. 
Martinville, Fred, Simmesport, Slagle, Berwick, Roganville, 
Pineville, Bayou Vista, Wiergate, St. Landry, Mamou, Oretta, Fields, 
Burkeville, Marksville, Franklin, Lawtell, Mt. Union, Farrsville, 
Morgan City, Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, Woodville, Bleakwood, 
Kirbyville, Warren, Bunkie, Newton, De Ridder, Ivanhoe, Cade, 
Jasper, Beaver, Centerville, Hillister, Lafayette, Leesville, and 
Stephensville
429 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Louisiana and southeast 
  Texas, including the following areas and parishes, in Louisiana, 
  Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Lower 
  St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin and 
  Vernon. In southeast Texas, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton and 
  Tyler.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas will move over 
  the area through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will 
  produce high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. 
  Rainfall totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Vermilion-West Cameron-East Cameron-
Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Buna, Silsbee, Beaumont, Topsy, 
Richard, Deweyville, Lumberton, Abbeville, Johnson Bayou, Branch, 
Kaplan, Orange, Bridge City, Creole, Klondike, Gist, Welsh, 
Jennings, Rayne, Grand Lake, Rutherford Beach, Sabine Pass, Sulphur, 
Meaux, Sea Rim State Park, Lake Charles, Intracoastal City, Grand 
Chenier, Cameron, Crowley, Evadale, Hathaway, Church Point, Forked 
Island, Lake Arthur, Vidor, and Hackberry
429 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the 
  following areas and parishes, in southwest Louisiana, Acadia, 
  Calcasieu, East Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion and West 
  Cameron. In southeast Texas, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange, Southern 
  Jasper and Southern Newton.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with the Tropical Storm Nicholas will move 
  over the area through Wednesday. The showers within these bands 
  will produce high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. 
  Rainfall totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

Rua
377 
WGUS64 KLCH 131558
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1058 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-141100-
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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-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Silsbee, Lumberton, Branch, Kaplan, 
Fort Polk, Burns Point, Burkeville, Oakdale, Eunice, Jennings, 
Spurger, Fred, Simmesport, Rutherford Beach, Sulphur, Intracoastal 
City, Mamou, Grand Chenier, Farrsville, Alexandria, Beaumont, Bayou 
Vista, Lake Arthur, Cade, Warren, Bundick Lake, Newton, Holly 
Springs, Magnolia Springs, Opelousas, Mansura, Kinder, Orange, 
Jamestown, Rayne, Slagle, Pineville, Sea Rim State Park, Reddell, 
Marksville, Lawtell, Hathaway, Vidor, Cameron, Beaver, Hillister, 
Buna, Topsy, Deweyville, Town Bluff, St. Martinville, Bridge City, 
Creole, Klondike, Cottonport, Sabine Pass, Meaux, Lake Charles, 
Abbeville, Oretta, Crowley, Franklin, Mt. Union, Morgan City, Breaux 
Bridge, Woodville, Bunkie, Church Point, Hackberry, Call, 
Centerville, Leesville, Richard, Kirbyville, Pickering, Johnson 
Bayou, Effie, Patterson, Welsh, Ville Platte, Jasper, Grand Lake, 
New Iberia, Berwick, Roganville, Wiergate, St. Landry, Fields, 
Lafayette, Gist, Evadale, Bleakwood, De Ridder, Forked Island, 
Ivanhoe, and Stephensville
1058 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the following 
  areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, 
  Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson 
  Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, 
  Upper St. Martin, Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron. In southeast 
  Texas, Hardin, Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, 
  Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas will move over 
  the area through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will 
  produce high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. 
  Rainfall totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

For Jefferson County and portions of southeast Texas, the Weather 
Prediction Center has issued a High Risk of excessive rainfall 
leading to flash flooding. Over 40 percent of flood related deaths 
and 90 percent of flash flood related property damages occur during 
High Risk events. There is the potential for areas to experience 
flash flooding that normally do not, placing lives and property in 
greater danger.

&&

$$

Warthen
062 
WGUS64 KLCH 140450
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1150 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-141300-
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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-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Silsbee, Lumberton, Branch, Kaplan, 
Fort Polk, Burns Point, Burkeville, Oakdale, Eunice, Jennings, 
Spurger, Fred, Simmesport, Rutherford Beach, Sulphur, Intracoastal 
City, Mamou, Grand Chenier, Farrsville, Alexandria, Beaumont, Bayou 
Vista, Lake Arthur, Cade, Warren, Bundick Lake, Newton, Holly 
Springs, Magnolia Springs, Opelousas, Mansura, Kinder, Orange, 
Jamestown, Rayne, Slagle, Pineville, Sea Rim State Park, Reddell, 
Marksville, Lawtell, Hathaway, Vidor, Cameron, Beaver, Hillister, 
Buna, Topsy, Deweyville, Town Bluff, St. Martinville, Bridge City, 
Creole, Klondike, Cottonport, Sabine Pass, Meaux, Lake Charles, 
Abbeville, Oretta, Crowley, Franklin, Mt. Union, Morgan City, Breaux 
Bridge, Woodville, Bunkie, Church Point, Hackberry, Call, 
Centerville, Leesville, Richard, Kirbyville, Pickering, Johnson 
Bayou, Effie, Patterson, Welsh, Ville Platte, Jasper, Grand Lake, 
New Iberia, Berwick, Roganville, Wiergate, St. Landry, Fields, 
Lafayette, Gist, Evadale, Bleakwood, De Ridder, Forked Island, 
Ivanhoe, and Stephensville
1150 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the following 
  areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, 
  Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson 
  Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, 
  Upper St. Martin, Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron. In southeast 
  Texas, Hardin, Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, 
  Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Nicholas will move over the area 
  through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will produce 
  high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. Rainfall 
  totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

25
313 
WGUS64 KLCH 141008
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
508 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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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-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Silsbee, Lumberton, Branch, Kaplan, 
Fort Polk, Burns Point, Burkeville, Oakdale, Eunice, Jennings, 
Spurger, Fred, Simmesport, Rutherford Beach, Sulphur, Intracoastal 
City, Mamou, Grand Chenier, Farrsville, Alexandria, Beaumont, Bayou 
Vista, Lake Arthur, Cade, Warren, Bundick Lake, Newton, Holly 
Springs, Magnolia Springs, Opelousas, Mansura, Kinder, Orange, 
Jamestown, Rayne, Slagle, Pineville, Sea Rim State Park, Reddell, 
Marksville, Lawtell, Hathaway, Vidor, Cameron, Beaver, Hillister, 
Buna, Topsy, Deweyville, Town Bluff, St. Martinville, Bridge City, 
Creole, Klondike, Cottonport, Sabine Pass, Meaux, Lake Charles, 
Abbeville, Oretta, Crowley, Franklin, Mt. Union, Morgan City, Breaux 
Bridge, Woodville, Bunkie, Church Point, Hackberry, Call, 
Centerville, Leesville, Richard, Kirbyville, Pickering, Johnson 
Bayou, Effie, Patterson, Welsh, Ville Platte, Jasper, Grand Lake, 
New Iberia, Berwick, Roganville, Wiergate, St. Landry, Fields, 
Lafayette, Gist, Evadale, Bleakwood, De Ridder, Forked Island, 
Ivanhoe, and Stephensville
508 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the following 
  areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, 
  Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson 
  Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, 
  Upper St. Martin, Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron. In southeast 
  Texas, Hardin, Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, 
  Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas will move over 
  the area through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will 
  produce high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. 
  Rainfall totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts around 20 inches possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a High Risk of excessive 
rainfall leading to flash flooding for portions of southeast Texas 
and southwest Louisiana. Over 40 percent of flood related deaths and 
90 percent of flash flood related property damages occur during High 
Risk events. There is the potential for areas to experience flash 
flooding that normally do not, placing lives and property in greater 
danger.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding for portions of central 
and south central Louisiana. The probability for numerous 
significant flash floods events has increased. There is an increased 
danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

Rua
581 
WGUS64 KLCH 141928
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
228 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Mt. Union, Woodville, Bleakwood, Holly 
Springs, Fred, Newton, Magnolia Springs, Spurger, Town Bluff, 
Kirbyville, Burkeville, Ivanhoe, Call, Jasper, Wiergate, Jamestown, 
Warren, Farrsville, Roganville, and Hillister
228 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Texas, including 
the following areas, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton and Tyler has 
been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled.

$$

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Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Bundick Lake, Silsbee, Beaumont, 
Topsy, Richard, Klondike, Grand Chenier, Opelousas, Lumberton, 
Evadale, Mansura, Kinder, Pickering, Johnson Bayou, Branch, Kaplan, 
Fort Polk, Effie, Burns Point, Creole, Buna, New Iberia, 
Intracoastal City, Reddell, Oakdale, Patterson, Cottonport, Grand 
Lake, Welsh, Ville Platte, Eunice, Jennings, St. Martinville, Rayne, 
Simmesport, Slagle, Rutherford Beach, Sabine Pass, Sulphur, Sea Rim 
State Park, Meaux, Pineville, Bayou Vista, Lake Charles, Abbeville, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Oretta, Fields, Deweyville, Cameron, Crowley, 
Hathaway, Marksville, Franklin, Lawtell, Berwick, Morgan City, Gist, 
Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, Bridge City, Bunkie, Church Point, De 
Ridder, Orange, Forked Island, Lake Arthur, Cade, Vidor, Hackberry, 
Beaver, Centerville, Lafayette, Leesville, and Stephensville
228 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the following 
  areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, 
  Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson 
  Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, 
  Upper St. Martin, Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron. In southeast 
  Texas, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange, Southern Jasper and Southern 
  Newton.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Nicholas will move over the area 
  through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will produce 
  high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. Rainfall 
  totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$
104 
WGUS64 KLCH 150238
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
938 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Sea Rim State Park, Buna, Silsbee, Gist, 
Evadale, Beaumont, Deweyville, Lumberton, Sabine Pass, Vidor, 
Orange, and Bridge City
938 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Texas, including 
the following areas, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange, Southern Jasper and 
Southern Newton has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled.

$$

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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-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Bundick Lake, Topsy, Richard, 
Klondike, Grand Chenier, Opelousas, Mansura, Kinder, Pickering, 
Johnson Bayou, Branch, Kaplan, Fort Polk, Effie, Burns Point, 
Creole, New Iberia, Intracoastal City, Reddell, Oakdale, Patterson, 
Cottonport, Grand Lake, Welsh, Ville Platte, Eunice, Jennings, St. 
Martinville, Rayne, Simmesport, Slagle, Rutherford Beach, Sulphur, 
Meaux, Pineville, Bayou Vista, Lake Charles, Abbeville, St. Landry, 
Mamou, Oretta, Fields, Cameron, Crowley, Hathaway, Marksville, 
Franklin, Lawtell, Berwick, Morgan City, Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, 
Bunkie, Church Point, De Ridder, Forked Island, Lake Arthur, Cade, 
Hackberry, Beaver, Centerville, Lafayette, Leesville, and 
Stephensville
938 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest 
  Louisiana and west central Louisiana, including the following 
  parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and 
  St. Landry. In south central Louisiana, Iberia, Lafayette, Lower 
  St. Martin, St. Mary and Upper St. Martin. In southwest Louisiana, 
  Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Jefferson 
  Davis, Vermilion and West Cameron. In west central Louisiana, 
  Vernon.

* Through Wednesday afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Nicholas will move over the area 
  through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will produce 
  high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. Rainfall 
  totals of around 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

25
556 
WGUS64 KLCH 150823
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
323 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

LAZ027-030-031-041-042-073-074-150930-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210915T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-West Cameron-East
Cameron-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Bundick Lake, Topsy, Kinder, 
Pickering, Johnson Bayou, Fort Polk, Creole, Klondike, Oakdale, 
Welsh, Grand Chenier, Jennings, Grand Lake, Slagle, Rutherford 
Beach, Sulphur, Lake Charles, Oretta, Fields, Cameron, Hathaway, De 
Ridder, Lake Arthur, Hackberry, and Leesville
323 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for portions of southwest Louisiana and west 
central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in southwest 
Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Jefferson 
Davis and West Cameron. In west central Louisiana, Vernon has been 
cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled.

$$

LAZ028-029-032-033-043>045-052>055-152100-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210915T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St.
Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-
Including the cities of Richard, Opelousas, Mansura, Intracoastal 
City, Branch, Kaplan, Effie, Burns Point, Reddell, Patterson, 
Cottonport, Ville Platte, Eunice, St. Martinville, Rayne, 
Simmesport, New Iberia, Berwick, Meaux, Pineville, Bayou Vista, 
Abbeville, St. Landry, Mamou, Crowley, Marksville, Franklin, 
Lawtell, Morgan City, Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, Bunkie, Church 
Point, Forked Island, Cade, Beaver, Centerville, Lafayette, and 
Stephensville
323 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Louisiana, south central Louisiana and 
  southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central 
  Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In south 
  central Louisiana, Iberia, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary 
  and Upper St. Martin. In southwest Louisiana, Acadia and Vermilion.

* Through this afternoon.

* Rain bands associated with Nicholas will move over the area 
  through Wednesday. The showers within these bands will produce 
  high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. Rainfall 
  totals of around 3 to 6 inches are forecast, with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of 
excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for 
numerous significant flash floods events has increased. There is an 
increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$

APD
234 
WGUS64 KLCH 151914
FFALCH

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
214 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

LAZ028-029-032-033-043>045-052>055-161200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St.
Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-
Including the cities of Richard, Opelousas, Mansura, Intracoastal 
City, Branch, Kaplan, Effie, Burns Point, Reddell, Patterson, 
Cottonport, Ville Platte, Eunice, St. Martinville, Rayne, 
Simmesport, New Iberia, Berwick, Meaux, Pineville, Bayou Vista, 
Abbeville, St. Landry, Mamou, Crowley, Marksville, Franklin, 
Lawtell, Morgan City, Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, Bunkie, Church 
Point, Forked Island, Cade, Beaver, Centerville, Lafayette, and 
Stephensville
214 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of central Louisiana, south central Louisiana and 
  southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central 
  Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In south 
  central Louisiana, Iberia, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary 
  and Upper St. Martin. In southwest Louisiana, Acadia and Vermilion.

* Through Thursday morning.

* Rain bands associated with Nicholas will continue to form this 
  afternoon and tonight. The showers within these bands will produce 
  high rainfall rates and significant rainfall totals. Additional 
  rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are forecast, with locally higher 
  amounts possible. This is in addition to the 4 to 6 inches, and 
  some cases 10 to 12 inches across Central Louisiana, that has 
  already fallen last night and early Wednesday morning. Any 
  additional rainfall over these areas will likely result in 
  additional flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding.

The Weather Prediction Center continues a Moderate Risk of excessive 
rainfall leading to flash flooding. The probability for numerous 
significant flash floods events has increased. There is an increased 
danger to lives and property due to flash flooding.

&&

$$
099 
WGUS64 KLCH 160839
FFALCH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
339 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

LAZ028-029-032-033-043>045-052>055-160945-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St.
Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-
Including the cities of Richard, Opelousas, Mansura, Intracoastal 
City, Branch, Kaplan, Effie, Burns Point, Reddell, Patterson, 
Cottonport, Ville Platte, Eunice, St. Martinville, Rayne, 
Simmesport, New Iberia, Berwick, Meaux, Pineville, Bayou Vista, 
Abbeville, St. Landry, Mamou, Crowley, Marksville, Franklin, 
Lawtell, Morgan City, Breaux Bridge, Alexandria, Bunkie, Church 
Point, Forked Island, Cade, Beaver, Centerville, Lafayette, and 
Stephensville
339 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. 
Landry, Iberia, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, Upper St. 
Martin, Acadia, and Vermilion Parishes has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose 
a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

APD

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 12, 10:17 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH3 days

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Sources

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