Flood Warning issued May 14 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Observed
Urgency
Immediate
Description
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction

                    
Area Description
St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Sent
05/14/2025 22:53
Effective
05/14/2025 22:53
Onset
05/14/2025 22:53
Expires
05/15/2025 23:00
Ends
N/A
Sender Name
NWS Lake Charles LA
Affected Zones