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River Flood Warning 254, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Oct 23, 2021, 8:42 AM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 23, 2021, 8:42 AM CDT (13:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 3:44 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Calcasieu Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at White Oak Park (CWOL1).
- Action stage
- 1.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 2 ft
- Moderate stage
- 4 ft
- Major stage
- 6 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
124
WGUS44 KLCH 231342
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
842 AM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-241345-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0254.211023T1342Z-211027T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211023T0835Z.211027T1200Z.NO/
842 AM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* From this morning to early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage for the
next several days.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Sat 7 am CDT 2.0 2.0 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mogged8 follow-up statements
292
WGUS84 KLCH 240034
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
734 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-250045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211028T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211023T0835Z.211028T1200Z.NO/
734 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:35 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 1.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will
fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.7 Sat 5 pm CDT 1.7 1.7 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
APD616
WGUS84 KLCH 241329
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
829 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-251330-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211024T1235Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 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 Sunday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 AM CDT Sunday was 2.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.2 Sun 7 am CDT 2.2 2.1 2.1
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mogged970
WGUS84 KLCH 250043
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
743 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-260045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211024T1635Z.211029T1800Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 PM CDT Sunday was 2.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Sun 7 pm CDT 1.9 1.9 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-260045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0255.211026T0600Z-211030T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211026T0600Z.000000T0000Z.211029T1200Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From late Monday night to Friday evening.
* 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 4.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.7 3.7 3.7
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
APD353
WGUS84 KLCH 251442
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
942 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-261445-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211025T1435Z.211029T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Monday the stage was 2.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 AM CDT Monday was 2.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage for the
next several days.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.4 Mon 9 am CDT 2.3 2.3 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-261445-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0255.211026T0508Z-211029T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211026T0508Z.211026T0600Z.211028T1200Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 0.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet just after midnight tonight.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 0.0 Mon 6 am CDT 4.0 4.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
Mogged694
WGUS84 KLCH 260055
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
755 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-270100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0255.211027T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211027T1200Z.000000T0000Z.211028T1200Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will
fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.1 Mon 6 am CDT 3.4 3.6 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-270100-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211025T1435Z.211029T0000Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Monday the stage was 1.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around flood stage for the
next several days.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.8 Mon 7 pm CDT 2.0 2.0 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
APD852
WGUS84 KLCH 261304
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
804 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-261415-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0255.211027T1200Z-211026T1304Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
804 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.8 feet Thursday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 3.6 Tue 6 am CDT 3.6 3.8 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-271315-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211029T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211025T1435Z.211029T1200Z.NO/
804 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Friday afternoon.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will Fluctuate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.1 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Tue 7 am CDT 2.0 2.1 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mogged543
WGUS84 KLCH 270107
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
807 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-280115-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211029T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211025T1435Z.211029T1200Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Friday afternoon.
* At 5:40 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 1.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.1 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.6 Tue 5 pm CDT 1.6 1.5 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
APD929
WGUS84 KLCH 271506
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1006 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-272045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0254.000000T0000Z-211027T2044Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211023T0711Z.211025T1435Z.211027T1444Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity and increased in
duration until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 AM CDT Wednesday was 2.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 1.9 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Wed 9 am CDT 1.7 1.8 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
25The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2:38 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Saint Landry and 1 more | 6 hr |
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Sources
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