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River Flood Warning 229, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Sep 13, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT for Lafayette Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Sep 14, 2021, 2:40 PM CDT. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 13, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT (14:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 14, 2021, 2:40 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 16, 2021, 9:59 AM CDT
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Lafayette Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Vermilion Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street (VLSL1). The gauge peaked at 11.11 ft at Sep 15, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07386880, 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.
578
WGUS44 KLCH 131444
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
944 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
LAC055-099-113-140245-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0229.210915T1800Z-210916T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210915T1800Z.210915T1800Z.210915T1800Z.NO/
944 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near 10.0 feet early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of
Highway 90 will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 6.1 Mon 9 am CDT 6.0 9.4 9.4
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC055-097-099-140245-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.UU/
944 AM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable.
These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along
the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in
St. Landry Parish.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 4.6 Mon 9 am CDT 4.6 15.1 16.3
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$9 follow-up statements
931
WGUS84 KLCH 140110
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
LAC001-039-097-141315-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.210916T0040Z-210917T0742Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.210916T0040Z.210916T1200Z.210917T0142Z.UU/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* From Wednesday evening to early Friday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 0.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday evening to a crest of 17.0 feet Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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 0.9 Mon 7 pm CDT 2.1 15.9 16.2
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC019-141315-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210916T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until further notice.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate near flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will rise
above flood stage early Wednesday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.8 4.0 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-141315-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.210914T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1700Z.210916T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* From Tuesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Monday the stage was 1.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 3.5 feet
Thursday morning.
* 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 1.0 Mon 7 pm CDT 2.5 3.3 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC055-099-113-141315-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0229.210915T1800Z-210916T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210915T1800Z.210915T1800Z.210915T1800Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 6.1 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall to 6.0 feet and begin rising again
tomorrow morning. It will rise to 10.0 feet early Wednesday
afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of
Highway 90 will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 5.8 Mon 7 pm CDT 7.5 9.7 9.2
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC055-097-099-141315-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.UU/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
Wednesday 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 Tue Wed Thu
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 4.6 Mon 7 pm CDT 4.9 17.0 14.9
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC019-141315-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0232.210916T1200Z-210917T1200Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Mon Sep 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP.
* From Thursday morning to Friday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.0 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Low spots on South Perkins Ferry Road have
water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South Perkins Ferry
Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and downstream
from the park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
West Fork of The Calcasieu River
Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 3.7 4.7 4.8
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9323 3028 9323 3028 9331 3030 9332
3032 9329
$$
Mogged851
WGUS84 KLCH 141326
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-150130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0231.210914T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1800Z.210917T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:20 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 3.5 feet early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Tue 8 am CDT 2.5 3.2 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC001-039-097-150130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.210915T2149Z-210917T2315Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.210915T2149Z.210916T1800Z.210917T1715Z.UU/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* From Wednesday afternoon to Friday evening.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 1.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 1.1 Tue 7 am CDT 13.5 17.4 16.7
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC055-099-113-150130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0229.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.NO/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of
Highway 90 will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 7.6 Tue 8 am CDT 9.3 9.6 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC019-150130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0232.210916T1800Z-210918T0000Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.210916T1800Z.210916T1800Z.210917T0000Z.NO/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP.
* From Thursday afternoon to Friday evening.
* The latest estimated stage is 2.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday afternoon to a crest of 5.0 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Low spots on South Perkins Ferry Road have
water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South Perkins Ferry
Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and downstream
from the park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
West Fork of The Calcasieu River
Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 4.1 4.9 4.8
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9323 3028 9323 3028 9331 3030 9332
3032 9329
$$
LAC055-097-099-150130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T1800Z-210917T0600Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T1800Z.210916T1800Z.210916T1800Z.UU/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
early Thursday 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 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 4.5 Tue 7 am CDT 12.7 16.9 15.9
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC019-150130-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210917T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
826 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 3.7 feet and then begin rising
this evening. It will then rise above flood stage Wednesday,
December 31 to 4.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall to 4.0 feet
and then begin rising tomorrow evening. It will then rise again to
4.5 feet Friday morning. It will fall again but remain above flood
stage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.0 Tue 6 am CDT 4.2 4.3 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
Brazzell708
WGUS84 KLCH 141549
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1049 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
LAC055-099-113-150400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0229.210914T1940Z-210917T0400Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T1940Z.210915T0600Z.210916T1600Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 12.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 8.5 Tue 10 am CD 11.2 9.9 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC055-097-099-150400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T1800Z-210917T0600Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T1800Z.210916T1800Z.210916T1800Z.UU/
1049 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable.
These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along
the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in
St. Landry Parish.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 5.3 Tue 10 am CD 14.2 17.0 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$312
WGUS84 KLCH 141621
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1121 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
LAC055-099-113-150430-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0229.210914T1940Z-210917T0400Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T1940Z.210915T0600Z.210916T1600Z.NO/
1121 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 12.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 8.5 Tue 10 am CD 11.2 9.9 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
SD054
WGUS84 KLCH 150200
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
TXC199-241-245-361-150300-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0237.000000T0000Z-210915T0200Z/
/NSBT2.1.WT.210914T2100Z.000000T0000Z.210914T2100Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Neches River at Neches River Saltwater
Barrier has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.5 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Neches River
Neches River Saltwater Barri 4.0 3.1 Tue 8 pm CDT 3.5 3.5 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3033 9404 3008 9401 3008 9413 3033 9421
$$
LAC055-099-113-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210918T0300Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T2340Z.210915T1800Z.210917T1500Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 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 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.6 Tue 8 pm CDT 12.0 10.6 9.6
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC001-039-097-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.210915T1845Z-210917T2000Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.210915T1845Z.210916T1200Z.210917T1400Z.UU/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* From Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 10.8 Tue 8 pm CDT 16.7 17.3 14.4
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
TXC199-245-361-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0234.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.210916T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas near
the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Pine Island Bayou
Sour Lake 25.0 21.9 Tue 7 pm CDT 25.0 24.4 23.3
&&
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406
3004 9445
$$
LAC055-097-099-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T0600Z-210917T0600Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T0600Z.210916T1200Z.210916T1800Z.UU/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From late Wednesday night to early Friday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early Thursday
morning and continue to rise to 17.1 feet Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable.
These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along
the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in
St. Landry Parish.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 12.6 Tue 8 pm CDT 16.7 16.8 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC019-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0232.210916T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.210917T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP.
* From Thursday morning to Friday evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Low spots on South Perkins Ferry Road have
water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South Perkins Ferry
Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and downstream
from the park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
West Fork of The Calcasieu River
Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 4.7 5.0 4.7
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9323 3028 9323 3028 9331 3030 9332
3032 9329
$$
LAC079-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0235.210916T1800Z-210919T2248Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210916T1800Z.210917T1800Z.210919T1648Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday afternoon to a crest of 14.0 feet early Friday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 5.8 Tue 8 pm CDT 8.3 12.8 14.0
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC003-011-151400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0236.210917T1300Z-210920T0800Z/
/MTTL1.1.ER.210917T1300Z.210918T1200Z.210919T2000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* From Friday morning to early Monday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
morning to a crest of 16.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the creek will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Whisky Chitto Creek
Mittie 15.0 3.9 Tue 8 pm CDT 8.4 12.9 15.8
&&
LAT...LON 3074 9284 3059 9287 3049 9285 3047 9294
3061 9299 3075 9294
$$
LAC019-151400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210917T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:40 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:40 PM CDT Tuesday was 2.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.5 feet
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.4 Tue 7 pm CDT 3.0 3.4 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-151400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210917T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until further notice.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.5 feet Friday morning. It will rise above flood
stage early Thursday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.8 4.1 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
Mogged223
WGUS84 KLCH 151353 RRA
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
853 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
LAC055-099-113-160200-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210918T0300Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T2340Z.210915T1800Z.210917T1500Z.NO/
853 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.9 Wed 8 am CDT 11.2 10.1 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
04476
WGUS84 KLCH 151527
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1027 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
LAC055-099-113-160330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210919T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T2340Z.210915T0915Z.210918T1800Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 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 Wednesday was 11.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
Vermilionville near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 10.7 Wed 10 am CD 10.5 10.3 10.
0
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
04247
WGUS84 KLCH 160125
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
LAC079-161330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0235.000000T0000Z-210917T2100Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210915T1131Z.210915T1845Z.210917T1500Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Friday morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 13.1 Wed 7 pm CDT 12.5 11.8 11.2
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC001-039-097-161330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210917T1520Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210916T1200Z.210917T0920Z.UU/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE
BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 17.0 Wed 7 pm CDT 17.6 13.7 10.1
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC019-161330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0232.210916T1200Z-210917T1800Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.210916T1800Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP.
* From Thursday morning to early Friday afternoon.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 5.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Low spots on South Perkins Ferry Road have
water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South Perkins Ferry
Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and downstream
from the park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
West Fork of The Calcasieu River
Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 4.9 4.5 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9323 3028 9323 3028 9331 3030 9332
3032 9329
$$
LAC003-011-161330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0236.210918T0000Z-210918T1800Z/
/MTTL1.1.ER.210918T0000Z.210918T0000Z.210918T0600Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* From Friday evening to early Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
evening to a crest of 15.0 feet Friday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the creek will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Whisky Chitto Creek
Mittie 15.0 9.9 Wed 8 pm CDT 13.3 15.0 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3074 9284 3059 9287 3049 9285 3047 9294
3061 9299 3075 9294
$$
LAC019-161330-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.2.ER.210914T1330Z.210918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday was 3.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Goos Ferry Road becomes impassable.
Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line may
be closed to recreational boat traffic.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.7 Wed 7 pm CDT 3.8 3.9 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC055-099-113-161330-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210919T0600Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T2340Z.210915T0915Z.210918T1800Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 10.6 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 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 Thu Fri Sat
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 9.7 Wed 8 pm CDT 10.4 10.2 9.9
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC019-161330-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-210920T0400Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210915T1100Z.210919T1600Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until late Sunday evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below
flood stage late Sunday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 4.3 4.4 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC055-097-099-161330-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0230.210916T1200Z-210917T0000Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.210916T1200Z.UU/
825 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro.
* From Thursday morning to tomorrow evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable.
These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along
the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in
St. Landry Parish.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 15.3 Wed 7 pm CDT 16.3 13.1 10.5
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
Mogged797
WGUS84 KLCH 161459
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-161600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0232.000000T0000Z-210916T1459Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning for the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam
Houston Jones SP has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP.
* The river is estimated at 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.3 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
West Fork of The Calcasieu River
Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 4.3 3.8 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9323 3028 9323 3028 9331 3030 9332
3032 9329
$$
LAC055-097-099-161600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0230.000000T0000Z-210916T1459Z/
/BVCL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 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 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
just after midnight tonight.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Bayou Vermilion
Carencro 17.0 15.7 Thu 9 am CDT 16.0 12.6 9.6
&&
LAT...LON 3046 9201 3046 9198 3032 9189 3031 9194
3028 9193 3026 9200
$$
LAC055-099-113-161600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210916T1459Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.210914T2340Z.210915T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey
Street Gage has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.7 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0 9.5 Thu 9 am CDT 9.4 9.1 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
3000 9227 3031 9204
$$
LAC003-011-161600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0236.210918T0000Z-210916T1459Z/
/MTTL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 13.5 feet early Saturday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Whisky Chitto Creek
Mittie 15.0 9.8 Thu 9 am CDT 10.7 13.4 12.1
&&
LAT...LON 3074 9284 3059 9287 3049 9285 3047 9294
3061 9299 3075 9294
$$
LAC079-170300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0235.000000T0000Z-210917T1000Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210915T1131Z.210915T1845Z.210917T0400Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge
reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas
near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.6 Thu 8 am CDT 11.7 11.0 10.1
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC001-039-097-170300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210919T1200Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210917T0000Z.210919T0600Z.UU/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, minor flooding begins along the bayou with
a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 17.7 Thu 9 am CDT 18.0 17.2 15.5
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
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LAC019-170300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-210919T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210915T1100Z.210918T1200Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.9 Thu 6 am CDT 4.0 4.0 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
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LAC019-170300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 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 9:35 AM CDT Thursday was 2.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.6 feet early Monday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Goos Ferry Road becomes impassable.
Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line may
be closed to recreational boat traffic.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.7 Thu 9 am CDT 3.0 3.2 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
MkcThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 10:10 PM CDT | Storm Surge Watch | LCH | Cameron | 42 hr |
| Sep 13, 8:43 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 47 min | |
| Sep 13, 9:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin | 3 days |
| Sep 13, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LCH | Rapides | 4 days |
| Sep 13, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LCH | Allen | 59 hr |
| Sep 13, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 21 days |
| Sep 13, 9:48 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LCH | Allen, Beauregard | 5 days |
| Sep 13, 9:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 4 days |
| Sep 13, 9:52 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Saint Landry | 8 days |
| Sep 13, 9:53 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LCH | 47 hr | |
| Sep 13, 10:13 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | LCH | Cameron | 66 hr |
| Sep 13, 10:13 AM CDT | Tropical Storm Warning | LCH | Cameron | 35 hr |
| Sep 13, 4:13 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 62 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.