Active AlertsCalcasieu

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 9:30 PM Oct. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 9:30 PM Oct. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana Calcasieu River near White Oak Park affecting Calcasieu Parish. Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier affecting Calcasieu Parish. For the Calcasieu Riverincluding Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water BarrierMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.
When: From late tonight to late Monday night.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1.8 feet. - ForecastThe river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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.

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