Calcasieu Parish, LA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 06/06 11:00 AM CDT – Monday 06/08 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.
When
Until early Monday afternoon.
Additional Details
- At 5:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.1 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Areas Impacted
- Calcasieu, LA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Saturday 06/06 11:00 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park.
When
Until Thursday morning.
Impacts
At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
Additional Details
- At 9:35 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 1.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 2.1 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Areas Impacted
- Calcasieu, LA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
This Weekend
Created by the NWS Lake Charles WFO
More heavy rain is expected this weekend with a flash flood risk Today and Sunday.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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