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River Flood Warning 201, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Jun 2, 2021, 8:27 PM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2021, 8:27 PM CDT (01:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Calcasieu Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at White Oak Park (CWOL1).
- Action stage
- 1.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 2 ft
- Moderate stage
- 4 ft
- Major stage
- 6 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
613
WGUS44 KLCH 030127
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
827 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC019-040130-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0201.210603T0127Z-210604T0600Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210602T1907Z.000000T0000Z.210604T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* From this evening to late Thursday night.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday 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 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday was 2.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.4 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow 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 2.4 Wed 7 pm CDT 2.0 1.7 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
MKC1 follow-up statement
956
WGUS84 KLCH 031442
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Beaumont
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Neches River Near Evadale
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
LAC019-031545-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0201.000000T0000Z-210603T1442Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210602T1907Z.000000T0000Z.210604T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 0.7 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Thu 8 am CDT 1.7 1.5 1.2
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-053-113-041445-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0177.000000T0000Z-210608T1800Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210524T1731Z.210524T2115Z.210608T0600Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday 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 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain at a flat crest of 4.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.1 Thu 9 am CDT 4.1 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
TXC199-245-361-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0182.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAT2.1.ER.210517T2337Z.210603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neches River Near Beaumont.
* Until further notice.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.4 feet.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Moderate flooding is occurring. Colliers
Ferry Park is under water, and flooding of secondary roads near
the river can be expected.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Neches River
Beaumont 4.0 MSG unknown 6.3 6.2 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 3019 9417 3023 9411 3004 9378 2992 9387
2998 9406
$$
TXC241-457-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0181.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.2.ER.210517T0912Z.210603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 73.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 73.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 73.8 feet.
* Impact...At 73.0 feet, Flooding expected in the Mont Neches,
Barlow Lake and Sheffields Ferry communities. Some homes may
become flooded as well, especially in the Barlow Lake community.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Neches River
Town Bluff 68.0 73.5 Thu 9 am CDT 73.8 73.8 73.8
&&
LAT...LON 3099 9415 3053 9399 3053 9418 3079 9420
3096 9432
$$
TXC199-241-245-361-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0180.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NSBT2.2.ER.210516T1930Z.210522T1900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 6.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain at a flat crest of 6.3
feet this afternoon then begin a slow fall.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Water begins to go over Bigner Road into the
saltwater barrier. Water also cuts off most access to the Four
Oaks Ranch Road downstream of Four Oaks boat launch.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Neches River
Neches River Saltwater Barri 4.0 6.3 Thu 9 am CDT 6.2 6.1 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 3033 9404 3008 9401 3008 9413 3033 9421
$$
TXC199-241-361-457-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0178.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EVDT2.1.ER.210524T1731Z.210603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neches River Near Evadale.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain at a flat crest of 18.8
feet for the next several days.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Water enters
buildings adjacent to gauge.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Neches River
Evadale 17.0 18.8 Thu 9 am CDT 18.8 18.8 18.8
&&
LAT...LON 3053 9414 3053 9402 3022 9406 3022 9416
$$
LAC055-099-113-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0171.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210524T1731Z.210525T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.4 feet Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 11.8 Thu 9 am CDT 11.5 11.3 11.
1
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC011-115-TXC351-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0167.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.1.ER.210524T1731Z.210525T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 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 Thursday was 31.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 30.1 feet Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Roads in the Sabine Sands area near Bon
Wier become flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Bon Wier 30.0 31.6 Thu 9 am CDT 31.1 30.7 30.4
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9348 3082 9350 3053 9363 3055 9383
3078 9367 3104 9361
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-041445-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0143.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.210524T1731Z.210531T0145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 25.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The
lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood,
especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying
roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some
flooding.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Deweyville 24.0 25.4 Thu 8 am CDT 25.6 25.6 25.6
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
3062 9378
$$
MoggedThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 7:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Rapides | 82 min |
| Jun 3, 12:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 41 min |
| Jun 3, 1:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 48 min |
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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.