Louisiana Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 07/23/2026 03:51

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Warning issued July 23 at 5:51AM CDT until July 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 3:51am
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding. * WHERE...Lower St. Mary Parish. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...two to three feet of inundation is expected along the coast.
Instruction: 
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Area Description: 
Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov