CALCASIEU, LA — ...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier 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 Salt Water Barrier.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Friday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CST Wednesday was 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.1 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Calcasieu, 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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