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Flood Warning
ActiveCalcasieu, LA
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration 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 River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:59 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:59 AM CDT Saturday was 4.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.1 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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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