Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 11, 2025 - 6:50pm
Expires:
April 12, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* WHEN...From Saturday, April 19 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 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 3.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday, April 19.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lower St. Martin; Upper St. Mary; Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
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