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River Flood Warning 129, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 14, 2021Lafayette Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 14, 2021, 9:34 AM CDT for Lafayette Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Apr 14, 2021, 9:15 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2021, 9:34 AM CDT (14:34 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2021, 9:15 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2021, 9:05 PM CDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Lafayette Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:34 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 Bayou Vermilion near Carencro (BVCL1). The gauge peaked at 17.17 ft at Apr 16, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate10152004/1404/1504/1604/17
Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
17 ft
Moderate stage
19.5 ft
Major stage
21.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07386600, 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.

034 
WGUS44 KLCH 141434
FLWLCH

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

  Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From this morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 4.3 feet this afternoon.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0   4.0   Wed 6 am CDT 3.4   3.8   3.8          





&&

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

$$

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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From this morning to late Saturday night.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet, Flooding of some yards near the river will 
  occur. Significant flooding of Beaver Park and Vermilionville will 
  occur.

&&


  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0  10.3  Wed 9 am CDT 13.0  11.6  10.
3





&&

LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
      3000 9227 3031 9204

$$

LAC055-097-099-151445-
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/BVCL1.1.ER.210415T0215Z.210415T0600Z.210415T1017Z.UU/
934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet just after midnight tonight. 
  It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. 
  These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along 
  the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in 
  St. Landry Parish.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Vermilion
Carencro       17.0  15.6  Wed 8 am CDT 16.8  13.1  9.8          





&&

LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
      3028 9193 3026 9200

$$

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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight and continue rising to 4.5 feet Sunday morning. Additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will 
  occur.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   3.6   Wed 9 am CDT 4.1   4.3   4.4          





&&

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

$$

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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Friday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 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.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Calcasieu River
Glenmora       12.0  10.3  Wed 8 am CDT 10.9  11.8  12.5         





&&

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

$$

LAC001-003-039-053-151445-
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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* From Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 22.5 feet 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Nezpique
Basile        22.0  14.7  Wed 9 am CDT 18.1  20.4  21.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
      3061 9262

$$

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934 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE 
  BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.

&&


                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  16.7  Wed 9 am CDT 18.3  17.7  15.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

Mogged
3 follow-up statements
297 
WGUS84 KLCH 150124
FLSLCH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

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

  Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park

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

  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

  Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* At 7:50 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 1.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0   1.8   Wed 7 pm CDT 1.7   1.8   1.8          





&&

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

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 20.5 feet Monday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Sabine River
Deweyville  24.0  24.0  Wed 7 pm CDT 23.8  23.3  22.6         





&&

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

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of 
  Highway 90 will occur.

&&


  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0  9.8   Wed 8 pm CDT 10.3  9.6   8.8





&&

LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
      3000 9227 3031 9204

$$

LAC055-097-099-151800-
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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. 
  These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along 
  the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in 
  St. Landry Parish.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Vermilion
Carencro       17.0  16.3  Wed 7 pm CDT 15.2  11.2  8.9          





&&

LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
      3028 9193 3026 9200

$$

LAC001-053-113-160130-
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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 4.5 feet Sunday morning. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will 
  occur.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   3.6   Wed 8 pm CDT 4.2   4.4   4.4          





&&

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

$$

LAC001-003-039-053-160130-
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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* From Saturday morning to late Monday night.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Saturday morning to a crest of 22.5 feet Sunday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Nezpique
Basile        22.0  15.9  Wed 8 pm CDT 19.3  21.2  22.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
      3061 9262

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 4.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0   MSG   unknown      4.1   4.2   4.2          





&&

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

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE 
  BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.

&&


                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  17.4  Wed 7 pm CDT 18.4  16.7  13.5         





&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 6.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet Monday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 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.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Atchafalaya River
Morgan City      6.0   6.7   Wed 7 pm CDT 6.3   6.2   6.1          





&&

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

$$

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824 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Friday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 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.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Calcasieu River
Glenmora       12.0  10.1  Wed 7 pm CDT 11.2  12.2  12.7         





&&

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

$$

Denson
332 
WGUS84 KLCH 151527
FLSLCH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

  Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

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

  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

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

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


LAC011-019-TXC351-361-151630-
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1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Sabine River Near Deweyville has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Sabine River
Deweyville  24.0  24.0  Thu 9 am CDT 23.4  22.6  21.4         





&&

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

$$

LAC001-053-113-151630-
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1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Mermentau River Near Mermentau has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood 
  stage at 3.6 feet.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   3.6   Thu 10 am CD 3.7   3.8   3.9          





&&

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

$$

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1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.4 feet early 
  Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Calcasieu River
Glenmora       12.0  9.9   Thu 9 am CDT 9.5   9.8   10.6         





&&

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

$$

LAC001-003-039-053-151630-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0132.210417T1600Z-210415T1527Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210417T1600Z.210418T1200Z.210419T2100Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet 
  Monday morning.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Bayou Nezpique
Basile        22.0  17.3  Thu 10 am CD 19.1  20.2  20.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
      3061 9262

$$

LAC055-097-099-161200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0129.000000T0000Z-210416T1200Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T0000Z.210416T0000Z.210416T0000Z.UU/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. 
  These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along 
  the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in 
  St. Landry Parish.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Bayou Vermilion
Carencro       17.0  16.8  Thu 9 am CDT 16.1  13.6  12.6         





&&

LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
      3028 9193 3026 9200

$$

LAC019-161530-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210419T1400Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210418T0000Z.210419T0200Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 4.1 feet Saturday evening.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0   2.6   Thu 6 am CDT 3.7   3.7   3.7          





&&

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

$$

LAC055-099-113-161530-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210417T1800Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210416T0000Z.210417T0600Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of 
  Highway 90 will occur.

&&


  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0  10.0  Thu 9 am CDT 10.1  9.6   9.0





&&

LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
      3000 9227 3031 9204

$$

LAC001-039-097-161530-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-210418T0824Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210416T1200Z.210418T0224Z.UU/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE 
  BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.

&&


                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  17.8  Thu 9 am CDT 18.0  17.0  14.0         





&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC099-101-161530-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 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.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Atchafalaya River
Morgan City      6.0   6.7   Thu 9 am CDT 6.5   6.2   6.0          





&&

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

$$

Mogged
475 
WGUS84 KLCH 160205
FLSLCH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

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

  Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro

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

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


LAC055-097-099-160315-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0129.000000T0000Z-210416T0205Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T0000Z.210416T0000Z.210416T0000Z.UU/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.2 feet by Tuesday 
  evening.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Bayou Vermilion
Carencro       17.0  16.7  Thu 8 pm CDT 15.1  14.8  14.0         





&&

LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
      3028 9193 3026 9200

$$

LAC055-099-113-170215-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210417T2100Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210416T1200Z.210417T0900Z.NO/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.1 feet tomorrow morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of 
  Highway 90 will occur.

&&


  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0  10.0  Thu 8 pm CDT 10.1  9.6   9.2





&&

LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
      3000 9227 3031 9204

$$

LAC019-170215-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210419T1400Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210418T0000Z.210419T0200Z.NO/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7 PM CDT Thursday the latest estimated stage was 3.3 feet. 
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 4.1 feet Saturday evening.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0   3.3   Thu 7 pm CDT 4.0   4.1   4.1          





&&

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

$$

LAC001-039-097-170215-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-210418T0824Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210416T1200Z.210418T0224Z.UU/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE 
  BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.

&&


                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  17.8  Thu 8 pm CDT 18.0  16.4  13.6         





&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC099-101-170215-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 6.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet Tuesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 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.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Atchafalaya River
Morgan City      6.0   6.6   Thu 8 pm CDT 6.4   6.2   6.0          





&&

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

$$

Rua

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 7:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHSaint Martin, St. Mary20 min
Apr 13, 8:30 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH15 hr
Apr 13, 9:58 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Evangeline, Saint Landry7 days
Apr 14, 1:29 AM CDTCoastal Flood WatchLCHCameron4 hr
Apr 14, 4:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAcadia, Jefferson Davis33 min
Apr 14, 5:43 AM CDTCoastal Flood WarningLCHCameron5 hr
Apr 14, 6:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHBeauregard, Vernon47 min
Apr 14, 7:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAcadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin30 min
Apr 14, 7:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHBeauregard64 min
Apr 14, 7:16 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAvoyelles29 min
Apr 14, 7:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHCalcasieu54 min
Apr 14, 7:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSaint Landry23 min
Apr 14, 7:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAllen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis63 min
Apr 14, 8:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSt. Mary31 min
Apr 14, 8:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHSaint Martin, St. Mary32 min
Apr 14, 9:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis45 min
Apr 14, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHLafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion6 days
Apr 14, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu6 days
Apr 14, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion21 days
Apr 14, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHRapides21 days
Apr 14, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis21 days
Apr 14, 9:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVermilion48 min
Apr 14, 9:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVermilion41 min
Apr 14, 10:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVermilion24 min
Apr 14, 11:07 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLCH53 min
Apr 14, 4:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCalcasieu45 min
Apr 14, 4:40 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHBeauregard, Calcasieu38 hr
Apr 14, 4:40 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu8 hr

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