Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:44AM CDT until May 10 at 1:00AM 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…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN…Until Saturday, May 10.

* 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 Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.7 feet Saturday morning. It will fall
below flood stage Friday, May 09.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood