Alert archive / Louisiana / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 244, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Sep 28, 2021, 2:11 PM CDT for Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Sep 28, 2021, 2:28 PM CDT. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2021, 2:11 PM CDT (19:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 28, 2021, 2:28 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 30, 2021, 9:19 AM CDT
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Rapides Parish, LA
The radar
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River near Glenmora (GLML1). The gauge peaked at 12.65 ft at Sep 28, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08013000, 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.
345
WGUS44 KLCH 281911
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
211 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
LAC079-290715-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0244.210928T1928Z-210930T0200Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210928T1928Z.210929T0600Z.210929T2000Z.NO/
211 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 13.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge
reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas
near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 11.9 Tue 1 pm CDT 12.1 10.8 9.2
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$4 follow-up statements
113
WGUS84 KLCH 290044
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
744 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC079-291245-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0244.000000T0000Z-210930T0300Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210928T1905Z.210929T0600Z.210929T2100Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet,flooding of forested areas near the river
will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.6 Tue 6 pm CDT 11.8 10.3 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-291245-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0243.000000T0000Z-210930T0200Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210928T1505Z.210929T0035Z.210929T2000Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 PM CDT Tuesday was 2.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting above flood stage with a maximum
value near 2.3 feet this evening. It will fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.3 Tue 7 pm CDT 1.8 1.7 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
24666
WGUS84 KLCH 291401
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
901 AM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0246.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.211002T0600Z.000000T0000Z.211003T1200Z.NO/
901 AM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 4.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.4 feet this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.4 Wed 6 am CDT 4.3 4.2 4.1
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0245.000000T0000Z-211004T1200Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210930T1200Z.210930T1200Z.211004T0000Z.NO/
901 AM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday 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
tomorrow morning to a crest of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 3.9 Wed 8 am CDT 4.0 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC079-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0244.000000T0000Z-210930T1800Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210928T1905Z.210929T0415Z.210930T1200Z.NO/
901 AM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.7 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge
reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas
near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.6 Wed 8 am CDT 12.0 11.4 10.4
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0243.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210928T1505Z.210929T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 AM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday 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 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.8 feet this 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 Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.7 Wed 7 am CDT 2.8 2.7 2.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mogged332
WGUS84 KLCH 300041
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
741 PM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
LAC019-301600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0246.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.210930T0200Z.210930T1200Z.211003T1200Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.3 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding
also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.9 Wed 7 pm CDT 4.0 3.9 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-301600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0245.000000T0000Z-211004T1200Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210929T2145Z.210930T0015Z.211004T0000Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday 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 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Mermentau River
Mermentau 4.0 4.0 Wed 7 pm CDT 4.0 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC079-301600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0244.000000T0000Z-210930T1800Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210928T1905Z.210929T0415Z.210930T1200Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Wed Sep 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge
reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas
near the river will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 12.2 Wed 6 pm CDT 11.7 10.9 9.9
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC019-301600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0243.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210928T1505Z.210930T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Wed Sep 29 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 Wednesday the stage was 2.6 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 Wednesday was 2.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.8 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.6 Wed 5 pm CDT 2.7 2.5 2.2
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Rua194
WGUS84 KLCH 301419
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC079-301530-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0244.000000T0000Z-210930T1419Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.210928T1905Z.210929T0415Z.210930T0500Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.5 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Glenmora 12.0 11.5 Thu 8 am CDT 10.3 9.4 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9275 3105 9265 3090 9262 3090 9269
3113 9279
$$
LAC011-019-TXC351-361-010230-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0247.000000T0000Z-211002T0600Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.210930T1800Z.211001T0000Z.211001T1800Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 24.1 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sabine River
Deweyville 24.0 24.0 Thu 8 am CDT 24.1 23.6 22.4
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
3062 9378
$$
LAC019-010230-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0246.000000T0000Z-211003T0600Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.211001T0600Z.000000T0000Z.211002T1800Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Thursday was 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.2 Thu 6 am CDT 4.1 4.1 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC001-053-113-010230-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0245.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.210929T2145Z.210930T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday 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 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage for the
next several days.
* 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 4.0 Thu 8 am CDT 4.0 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
3025 9266
$$
LAC019-010230-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0243.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.210928T1505Z.211004T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Thu Sep 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:50 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:50 AM CDT Thursday was 2.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.9 feet early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry
Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.7 Thu 7 am CDT 2.7 2.7 2.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
MoggedThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 6:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 61 min |
| Sep 28, 6:39 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Vernon | 3 hr |
| Sep 28, 8:41 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Rapides, Vernon | 5 hr |
| Sep 28, 9:15 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu | 5 hr |
| Sep 28, 9:43 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Iberia | 2 hr |
| Sep 28, 10:18 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 4 hr |
| Sep 28, 10:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Calcasieu | 26 min |
| Sep 28, 12:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Saint Landry | 3 hr |
| Sep 28, 12:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 14 days |
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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.