Calcasieu Parish, LA
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In effect from Wednesday 11/04 12:00 AM CST – Saturday 11/07 12:00 AM CST
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park affecting Calcasieu Parish.
For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park.
When
Until late Friday night.
Impacts
At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
Additional Details
- At 10:35 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 2.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:35 PM CST Tuesday was 2.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 2.4 feet early this morning. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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
Weather Story
Created by the NWS Lake Charles WFO
A cold front is expected to move through late today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected with the front. Some of the storms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Cooler and drier conditions expected behind the front.
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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