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River Flood Warning 138, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 17, 2021, 11:31 AM CDT for Acadia Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 21 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2021, 11:31 AM CDT (16:31 UTC)
- Expired
- May 8, 2021, 11:31 AM CDT
- In force
- 21 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Acadia Parish, LA, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, Vermilion Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Mermentau River at Mermentau (MRML1). The gauge peaked at 4.47 ft at Apr 20, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 4 ft
- Minor stage
- 4 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 8 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08012150, 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.
956
WGUS44 KLCH 171631
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC001-053-113-181645-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0138.210417T1631Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM 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 10:15 AM 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 (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.2 Sat 10 am CD 4.3 4.4 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
APD10 follow-up statements
116
WGUS84 KLCH 180107
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC001-053-113-190115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.2 Sat 7 pm CDT 4.4 4.4 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
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
$$
24098
WGUS84 KLCH 181655
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1155 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC019-191700-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210421T0000Z.210422T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.2 feet Tuesday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 2.2 Sun 6 am CDT 3.7 3.8 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-191700-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T0615Z.210419T1800Z.NO/
1155 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 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 11:15 AM 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 11:15 AM CDT Sunday was 10.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
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 Mon Tue Wed
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.3 Sun 11 am CD 10.0 9.5 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-053-113-191700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM CDT Sunday was 4.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.3 Sun 11 am CD 4.4 4.5 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC001-039-097-191700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T0700Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1155 AM 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.6 feet Friday
morning.
* 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 Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.1 Sun 10 am CD 17.8 17.4 17.1
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC099-101-191700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.4 feet.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.4 Sun 10 am CD 6.4 6.4 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
APD894
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
$$
LAC099-101-200045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Sunday was 6.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.5 feet.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.5 Sun 7 pm CDT 6.4 6.4 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
Rua406
WGUS84 KLCH 191633
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC079-201645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210423T1200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210420T0600Z.210423T0600Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 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 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early 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 (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.3 Mon 9 am CDT 12.5 12.3 12.1
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-201645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210417T2235Z.210421T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:05 AM CDT Monday the stage was 2.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:05 AM CDT Monday was 2.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.7 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.1 Mon 10 am CD 2.3 1.7 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-201645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210423T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210421T0000Z.210423T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Friday morning.
* There is no current observed data. At 10:00 PM 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 tomorrow evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.6 Sun 10 pm CD 3.8 3.2 3.2
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-201200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T0615Z.210420T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Monday was 10.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of
Highway 90 will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.2 Mon 10 am CD 9.5 8.9 8.5
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-201645-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-210421T0000Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T0700Z.210420T1800Z.UU/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.4 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 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.8 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 17.4 Mon 10 am CD 16.0 15.5 15.2
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC001-053-113-201645-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210419T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Monday was 4.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.4 Mon 10 am CD 4.5 4.4 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC099-101-201645-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 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 Monday the stage was 6.3 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 Monday was 6.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.3 feet.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.3 Mon 10 am CD 6.3 6.2 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
APD021
WGUS84 KLCH 200230
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC079-210230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210423T1200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210420T0600Z.210423T0600Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 12.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.5 Mon 8 pm CDT 12.5 12.3 12.0
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-210230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210417T2235Z.210421T0000Z.210424T0430Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:25 PM CDT Monday the stage was 2.4 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 8:25 PM CDT Monday was 2.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.7 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.4 Mon 8 pm CDT 2.7 2.5 2.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-210230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Monday was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 4.5 feet just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.4 Mon 9 pm CDT 4.5 4.4 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC019-210230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-210423T1200Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210414T1200Z.210421T0000Z.210423T0000Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Friday morning.
* There is no current observed data. At 7:00 PM Monday the stage was
estimated at 3.7 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 tomorrow evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 4.2 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-099-113-201200-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0127.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210415T1425Z.210418T0615Z.210420T1200Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Monday was 10.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.2 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of
Highway 90 will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.2 Mon 9 pm CDT 9.7 9.3 8.8
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-210000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-210421T0000Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.210414T0815Z.210418T0700Z.210420T1200Z.UU/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 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 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 17.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 14.7 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 16.5 Mon 8 pm CDT 15.7 15.4 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC099-101-210230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 6.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.4 feet.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, the city dock will be under water. Water
will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick.
Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and
vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.5 Mon 8 pm CDT 6.3 6.3 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
24531
WGUS84 KLCH 201755
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1255 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC079-211800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210424T0600Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210421T1200Z.210424T0000Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 11:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 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 11:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
evening.
* 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 (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.6 Tue 11 am CD 12.7 12.6 12.1
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-211800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210425T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210417T2235Z.210420T0635Z.210424T1800Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 11:35 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:35 AM CDT Tuesday was 2.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.4 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.1 Tue 11 am CD 2.3 2.2 2.1
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-211800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-210425T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210420T1800Z.210424T1200Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.5 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 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.5 Tue 12 pm CD 4.4 4.3 4.1
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC099-101-211800-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 6.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.3 feet.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.3 Tue 12 pm CD 6.3 6.2 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
APD456
WGUS84 KLCH 210143
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
843 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC019-220145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210426T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.210417T2235Z.210420T0635Z.210425T1800Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.3 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 7:35 PM CDT Tuesday was 2.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.4 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.3 Tue 7 pm CDT 2.1 2.0 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-220145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-210424T1200Z/
/MRML1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.210420T1930Z.210424T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday
evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.4 Tue 8 pm CDT 4.3 4.2 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC079-220145-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210424T0600Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210421T1200Z.210424T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 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 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
evening.
* 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 Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.7 Tue 7 pm CDT 12.7 12.5 12.0
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC099-101-220145-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 6.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.3 feet.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.4 Tue 8 pm CDT 6.3 6.2 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
Mogged241
WGUS84 KLCH 211503
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1003 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC079-221515-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210425T1200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210423T0000Z.210425T0600Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 13.0 Wed 9 am CDT 13.4 13.2 12.4
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-221515-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210426T1200Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.210417T2235Z.210420T0635Z.210426T0600Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.9 Wed 9 am CDT 1.7 1.7 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-221515-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.210420T1930Z.210422T1200Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.3 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 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 4.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.3 Wed 9 am CDT 3.9 3.6 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC099-101-221515-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 6.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.3 feet this evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.2 Wed 9 am CDT 6.2 6.1 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
Denson863
WGUS84 KLCH 220032
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
732 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC079-230045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210425T1200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210423T0000Z.210425T0600Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 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 Wednesday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 13.2 Wed 6 pm CDT 13.5 13.0 12.2
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-230045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210426T1200Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.210417T2235Z.210420T0635Z.210426T0600Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 6:10 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.6 Wed 6 pm CDT 1.7 2.0 2.2
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-230000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.210420T1930Z.210422T1200Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.1 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 Wednesday was 4.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.1 feet Monday 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 Thu Fri Sat
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.1 Wed 7 pm CDT 3.8 3.5 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC099-101-230045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 6.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.3 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.2 Wed 7 pm CDT 6.3 6.2 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
Mogged335
WGUS84 KLCH 221550
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 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...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC001-053-113-221700-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-210422T1550Z/
/MRML1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.210420T1930Z.210422T1200Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 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 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.3 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 3.9 Thu 10 am CD 3.6 3.5 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC079-231600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0140.000000T0000Z-210425T2200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210418T1800Z.210422T1800Z.210425T1600Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 13.3 Thu 9 am CDT 13.3 12.9 11.9
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-231600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0139.000000T0000Z-210424T0600Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.210417T2235Z.210420T0635Z.210424T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9:55 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.0 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.5 Thu 9 am CDT 1.9 1.7 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC099-101-231600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210427T0600Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.210405T2000Z.210414T1200Z.210427T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Thursday was 6.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.1 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City 6.0 6.0 Thu 10 am CD 6.0 6.0 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
2986 9139 2995 9147
$$
DensonThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 4:43 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 62 min | |
| Apr 17, 5:47 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 29 min |
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