Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:57AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…The Flood Warning continues 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…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 5.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.0 feet
Saturday, May 03.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood