Flood Watch issued April 14 at 11:49AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose

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

Atchafalaya River At Simmesport

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN…From Sunday morning 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 Monday the stage was 4.1 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning, with
the river expected to continue to rise through the middle of
the week.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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