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weather NWS severe Rapides, LA June 16, 2026 at 3:02 AM

Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river will occ

Flooding in Rapides, 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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