Flood Warning issued May 17 at 10:03AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 6.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river will fall to 6.4 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then rise to 6.5 feet early Monday morning. It will
fall to 6.4 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then rise to
6.5 feet Monday evening. It will fall again but remain above
flood stage.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood