Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 20 at 9:02PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 7:02pm
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 915 PM CST.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CST Wednesday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA