…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas…Louisiana…
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
7.0 feet Sunday, April 27.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood