Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:51AM CDT until May 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Texas…

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

Sabine River Near Deweyville

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

Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN…Until Saturday, May 10.

* IMPACTS…At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.2 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 6.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river will fall to 6.1 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then rise to 6.3 feet tomorrow
evening. It will fall to 6.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It
will then rise to 6.5 feet Monday, May 05. It will fall below
flood stage Friday, May 09.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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