Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 10:04PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge
reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas
near the river will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: