Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:44AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, When the river is rising and forecast to
reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway 121 and
Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet Friday 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