Flood Warning issued May 13 at 8:01PM 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 White Oak Park

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

Sabine River Near Deweyville

…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas…Louisiana…

Sabine River Near Bon Wier

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 further notice.

* 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 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 6.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 6.4 feet.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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