VERNON, LA — ...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
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* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Anacoco near Rosepine.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Hawks Road near the gauge becomes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Forecast...The r
Flooding in Vernon, 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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