Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 6:23pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* WHEN...From Friday evening 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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 7.0 feet
Saturday, May 03.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA