Flood Watch issued April 12 at 11:26AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Louisiana…

Atchafalaya River At Simmesport

Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening 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 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached Saturday, April 19.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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