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River Flood Warning 241, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Sep 17, 2021, 10:02 AM CDT for Allen Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Sep 17, 2021, 8:42 PM CDT. It was in force for 50 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 17, 2021, 10:02 AM CDT (15:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 17, 2021, 8:42 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 19, 2021, 10:26 PM CDT
- In force
- 50 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Allen Parish, LA
The radar
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River near Oberlin (OBCL1). The gauge peaked at 13.73 ft at Sep 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08013500, 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.
085
WGUS44 KLCH 171502
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1002 AM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
LAC003-180315-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0241.210918T0142Z-210920T0326Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0142Z.210919T0000Z.210919T1525Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* From this evening to late Sunday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 14.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur with several
access roads to the river flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 12.2 Fri 9 am CDT 14.0 13.8 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
Mkc5 follow-up statements
872
WGUS84 KLCH 180134
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
LAC003-181345-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0241.210918T0600Z-210920T0325Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0600Z.210919T0000Z.210919T1525Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* From late tonight to late Sunday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.5 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur with several
access roads to the river flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 12.7 Fri 8 pm CDT 14.5 10.6 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0238.000000T0000Z-210922T0900Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210917T2000Z.210919T1200Z.210921T2100Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet
Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Moderate flood threat downstream including
a few residences near jennings, mermentau, and silverwood.
Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affected.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Bayou Nezpique
Basile 22.0 22.2 Fri 8 pm CDT 23.3 23.3 22.6
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
3061 9262
$$
LAC001-039-097-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210921T1500Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210918T1800Z.210921T0900Z.UU/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Tuesday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Friday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE
BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.6 Fri 7 pm CDT 19.0 18.3 16.8
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC019-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 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 Friday the stage was 3.1 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 7:35 PM CDT Friday was 3.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.4 feet early Monday afternoon.
* 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 Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 3.1 Fri 7 pm CDT 2.9 3.1 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-210919T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210915T1100Z.210918T1200Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of
4.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.9 3.9 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0240.210919T1800Z-210921T1800Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210919T1800Z.210919T1800Z.210921T0600Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From Sunday afternoon to early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Sunday afternoon to a crest of 4.0 feet early Sunday 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 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 3.7 Fri 8 pm CDT 3.9 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC003-019-053-181345-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0239.210920T0000Z-210921T0600Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.210920T0000Z.210920T0000Z.210920T1800Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* From Sunday evening to early Tuesday morning.
* At 5:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday
evening to a crest of 16.0 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of wooded areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Kinder 16.0 15.3 Fri 5 pm CDT 15.3 16.0 15.9
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9277 3045 9293 3033 9309 3035 9318
3058 9290
$$
K. Kuyper473
WGUS84 KLCH 181330
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
LAC003-190400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210920T0645Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0620Z.210919T0000Z.210919T1845Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 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 Saturday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 13.4 Sat 8 am CDT 13.7 11.2 10.5
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-190400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0238.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210917T2000Z.210919T1200Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Saturday was 22.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Nezpique
Basile 22.0 22.5 Sat 8 am CDT 23.0 22.6 22.0
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
3061 9262
$$
LAC001-039-097-190400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210921T1434Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210918T1000Z.210921T0834Z.UU/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Tuesday morning.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.6 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 AM CDT Saturday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
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 Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.6 Sat 7 am CDT 18.4 17.6 15.6
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC019-190400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-210920T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210915T1100Z.210919T1200Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding
also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.7 Sat 6 am CDT 4.0 3.9 3.7
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-190400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0240.210919T1800Z-210922T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210919T1800Z.210919T1800Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 4.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 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 Sun Mon Tue
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 3.8 Sat 8 am CDT 3.9 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC019-190400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 AM CDT Saturday was 3.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.4 feet early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 3.1 Sat 7 am CDT 3.0 3.2 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC003-019-053-190400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0239.210920T0000Z-210921T0600Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.210920T0000Z.210920T0000Z.210920T1800Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* From Sunday evening to early Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of wooded areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Kinder 16.0 15.1 Sat 7 am CDT 15.6 16.0 15.5
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9277 3045 9293 3033 9309 3035 9318
3058 9290
$$
Rua153
WGUS84 KLCH 190046
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
LAC003-191300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210920T0742Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0620Z.210919T0600Z.210919T1942Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 13.7 Sat 7 pm CDT 12.5 10.8 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0238.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210917T2000Z.210920T0000Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 22.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Nezpique
Basile 22.0 22.6 Sat 7 pm CDT 23.0 22.3 21.6
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
3061 9262
$$
LAC001-039-097-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210921T1434Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210918T1000Z.210921T0834Z.UU/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Tuesday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 9.9 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE
BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.5 Sat 7 pm CDT 18.1 16.8 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC019-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 5:35 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.4 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 5:35 PM CDT Saturday was 3.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.4 feet early Monday afternoon.
* 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 Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 3.4 Sat 5 pm CDT 3.2 3.3 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0228.000000T0000Z-210920T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210909T0000Z.210915T1100Z.210919T1200Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was estimated at 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue to oscillate with high tides near flood
stage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.7 3.6 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0240.210919T1800Z-210922T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210919T1800Z.210919T1800Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 4.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 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 3.9 Sat 7 pm CDT 4.0 4.0 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC003-019-053-191300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0239.210920T0000Z-210921T0600Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.210920T0000Z.210920T0000Z.210920T1800Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* From Sunday evening to early Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of wooded areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Kinder 16.0 14.9 Sat 7 pm CDT 16.0 15.9 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9277 3045 9293 3033 9309 3035 9318
3058 9290
$$
Warthen666
WGUS84 KLCH 191605
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
LAC003-200415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210920T0600Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0620Z.210919T0445Z.210919T1800Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 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 Sunday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 5.2 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 13.1 Sun 10 am CD 9.4 6.4 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
LAC001-053-113-200415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0240.210919T1605Z-210922T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210919T1307Z.210919T1415Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* From this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Sunday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning and continue falling to 3.5 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.0 Sun 10 am CD 4.0 3.9 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC001-039-097-200415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210921T1525Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210918T1000Z.210921T0925Z.UU/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until late Tuesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.4 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 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet 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 (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice 16.0 18.4 Sun 10 am CD 17.3 15.0 11.9
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC003-019-053-200415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0239.210920T1200Z-210921T0600Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.210920T1200Z.210920T1200Z.210920T1800Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* From Monday morning to early Tuesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of wooded areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Kinder 16.0 15.0 Sun 10 am CD 16.0 14.8 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9277 3045 9293 3033 9309 3035 9318
3058 9290
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-200415-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0238.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210917T2000Z.210919T0515Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 Sunday was 22.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Nezpique
Basile 22.0 22.6 Sun 10 am CD 22.4 21.8 20.9
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
3061 9262
$$
LAC019-200415-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 3.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 AM CDT Sunday was 3.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 3.3 Sun 9 am CDT 3.3 3.3 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mkc329
WGUS84 KLCH 200051
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
LAC003-200200-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210920T0051Z/
/OBCL1.1.ER.210918T0620Z.210919T0445Z.210919T1552Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet early Friday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Oberlin 13.0 12.1 Sun 7 pm CDT 8.0 6.1 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 3078 9267 3058 9277 3058 9289 3071 9283
3077 9273
$$
LAC001-003-039-053-201300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0238.000000T0000Z-210921T2100Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.210917T2000Z.210919T1915Z.210921T0900Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Sunday was 22.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 18.3 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Bayou Nezpique
Basile 22.0 22.6 Sun 7 pm CDT 22.3 21.5 20.6
&&
LAT...LON 3062 9250 3022 9256 3022 9267 3046 9269
3061 9262
$$
LAC001-039-097-201300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0233.000000T0000Z-210921T1800Z/
/BDCL1.2.ER.210915T1456Z.210918T1000Z.210921T1200Z.UU/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice.
* Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 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 Sunday was 18.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning and continue falling to 9.0 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 18.2 Sun 7 pm CDT 17.0 14.7 11.9
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
3045 9257
$$
LAC003-019-053-201300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0239.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
/KDRL1.1.ER.210921T0000Z.210921T0000Z.210921T0000Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* From Monday evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of wooded areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Kinder 16.0 15.2 Sun 7 pm CDT 16.0 14.4 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9277 3045 9293 3033 9309 3035 9318
3058 9290
$$
LAC001-053-113-201300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0240.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210919T1307Z.210920T0600Z.210921T1200Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday 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 Sunday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
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 Mon Tue Wed
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.1 Sun 7 pm CDT 4.1 3.9 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC019-201300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0231.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210914T1330Z.210920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 PM CDT Sunday was 3.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.6 feet just after midnight tonight and tomorrow
night.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Goos Ferry Road becomes impassable.
Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line may
be closed to recreational boat traffic.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 3.4 Sun 7 pm CDT 3.4 3.3 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
WarthenThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 7:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Saint Landry | 51 min |
| Sep 16, 9:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Rapides | 58 min |
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