Louisiana Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/29/2026 18:14

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...From this evening 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 occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description: 
Rapides, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov