Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 18:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 8:56PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Kinder ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 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 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 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 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