…The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Louisiana…
Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
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 Monday, April 21 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 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 3.9 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached Monday, April 21.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood