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River Flood Warning 137, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 16, 2021, 10:34 AM CDT for Lafayette Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Apr 16, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2021, 10:34 AM CDT (15:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 16, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 18, 2021, 7:39 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 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 15:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Bayou Vermilion near Carencro (BVCL1). The gauge peaked at 17.61 ft at Apr 17, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT.
- 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.
731
WGUS44 KLCH 161534
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1034 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC055-097-099-171545-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0137.210416T2024Z-210418T1000Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T2024Z.210417T0600Z.210417T2200Z.UU/
1034 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From this afternoon to late Saturday night.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 Sat Sun Mon
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 16.6 Fri 9 am CDT 17.2 15.8 14.0
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
Mogged4 follow-up statements
455
WGUS84 KLCH 170144
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
844 PM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC055-097-099-180145-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0137.000000T0000Z-210418T1000Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T1935Z.210417T0600Z.210417T2200Z.UU/
844 PM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable.
These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along
the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in
St. Landry Parish.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 17.2 Fri 8 pm CDT 16.9 15.4 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
Tingler957
WGUS84 KLCH 171631
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC055-097-099-181645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0137.000000T0000Z-210419T1000Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T1935Z.210418T0000Z.210418T2200Z.UU/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 17.6 Sat 10 am CD 17.2 15.9 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC019-181645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210422T1500Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210420T0000Z.210422T0300Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.2 feet Monday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.5 Sat 6 am CDT 3.8 3.9 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-181645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T0900Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T1200Z.210419T2100Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.4 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 10:15 AM CDT Saturday was 10.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.4 Sat 10 am CD 10.5 10.1 9.6
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-181645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE
BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.0 Sat 10 am CD 18.5 18.2 17.7
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC099-101-181645-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday 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 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 6.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.5 feet.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.6 Sat 10 am CD 6.5 6.4 6.4
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
APD116
WGUS84 KLCH 180107
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC001-053-113-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.2 Sat 7 pm CDT 4.4 4.4 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC055-097-099-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0137.000000T0000Z-210419T1000Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T1935Z.210417T1830Z.210418T2200Z.UU/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.9 feet Thursday
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 (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 17.5 Sat 7 pm CDT 16.9 15.5 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC019-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210422T1500Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210420T0000Z.210422T0300Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 6:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was estimated at 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.2 feet through Monday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 4.1 4.2 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T0900Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T1200Z.210419T2100Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday 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 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 10.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.3 Sat 7 pm CDT 10.4 9.9 9.5
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE
BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.1 Sat 7 pm CDT 18.5 18.1 17.6
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC099-101-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 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 Saturday 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 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 6.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.6 feet.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.6 Sat 7 pm CDT 6.5 6.4 6.4
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
24894
WGUS84 KLCH 190039
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC055-097-099-190145-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0137.000000T0000Z-210419T0039Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210416T1935Z.210417T1830Z.210418T2200Z.UU/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.5 feet Friday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 16.7 Sun 7 pm CDT 15.5 14.4 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC079-200045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210423T1800Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210420T1200Z.210423T1200Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 12.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
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 Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.1 Sun 6 pm CDT 12.4 12.4 12.3
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210417T2235Z.210421T0000Z.210422T0600Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 5:50 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:50 PM CDT Sunday was 2.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.3 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.2 Sun 5 pm CDT 2.2 2.3 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Sunday was 4.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.4 Sun 7 pm CDT 4.5 4.5 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC019-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210421T0000Z.210422T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.2 feet Tuesday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.6 Sun 7 pm CDT 4.1 4.2 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T0615Z.210419T1800Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday 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 7:15 PM CDT Sunday was 10.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.6 feet Friday evening.
* 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 Mon Tue Wed
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.3 Sun 7 pm CDT 9.9 9.4 8.9
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T0700Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 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 Sunday was 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.4 feet Friday
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 Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 17.9 Sun 7 pm CDT 17.6 17.3 16.9
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
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739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 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 Sunday the stage was 6.5 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 Sunday was 6.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.5 feet.
* 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 Mon Tue Wed
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.5 Sun 7 pm CDT 6.4 6.4 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
RuaThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 11:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 48 min |
| Apr 16, 3:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 24 min |
| Apr 16, 3:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 34 min |
| Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 45 min |
| Apr 16, 3:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 31 min |
| Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 33 min |
| Apr 16, 4:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Saint Landry | 47 min |
| Apr 16, 4:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Vermilion | 42 min |
| Apr 16, 5:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 64 min |
| Apr 16, 4:22 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LCH | 35 hr |
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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.