Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park
Mermentau River Near Mermentau
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 6.6 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon.
It will rise to 6.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall
early Sunday afternoon. It will rise to 6.6 feet Sunday
evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood