Flood Warning issued May 16 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

Sabine River Near Deweyville

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

Mermentau River Near Mermentau

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 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 Friday the stage was 6.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 6.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to 6.7 feet this evening. It
will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 6.6
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall early Sunday
afternoon. It will rise to 6.6 feet Sunday evening. It will
then fall again but remain above flood stage.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood