Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Goos Ferry Road becomes impassable.
Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line may
be closed to recreational boat traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:35 PM CDT Wednesday was 2.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 4.5
feet early Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Calcasieu, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov