Flood Warning issued April 23 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN…From late Friday night 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 Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to flood stage early Saturday
morning. It will rise to 7.0 feet Saturday, May 03.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood