ACADIA, LA; Jefferson Davis, LA; Vermilion, LA — ...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
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* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Fo
Flooding in Acadia, LA; Jefferson Davis, LA; Vermilion, LA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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