Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 4.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood