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River Flood Warning 137, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 16, 2021Lafayette Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

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.

actionminormoderate1416182004/1604/1704/1804/1904/20
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

$$

Mogged
4 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

$$

Tingler
957 
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

$$

APD
116 
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

$$

24
894 
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

$$

LAC099-101-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
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

$$

Rua

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 11:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHBeauregard48 min
Apr 16, 3:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHEvangeline24 min
Apr 16, 3:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHBeauregard, Calcasieu34 min
Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHEvangeline45 min
Apr 16, 3:44 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAllen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis31 min
Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAcadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis33 min
Apr 16, 4:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSaint Landry47 min
Apr 16, 4:33 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAcadia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Vermilion42 min
Apr 16, 5:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHIberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion64 min
Apr 16, 4:22 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH35 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.