Calcasieu Parish, LA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 06/10 9:15 AM CDT – Friday 06/12 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Louisiana...
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park.
When
Until Friday evening.
Impacts
At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
Additional Details
- At 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday was 2.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 2.3 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Areas Impacted
- Calcasieu, LA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Wednesday 06/10 9:15 AM CDT – Sunday 06/14 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Louisiana...
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.
When
Until early Sunday morning.
Additional Details
- At 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 4.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Areas Impacted
- Calcasieu, LA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
More Heat this Week
Created by the NWS Lake Charles WFO
Hot weather will continue with temperatures in the low mid 90s. The heat index will be above 100 degrees.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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