The Flood Warning continues for
the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river will continue rising to near 5.7 feet by
Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* Impact... at 5.0 feet... floodwall gates will be closed to protect
against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger
river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly
enforced by the U. S. Coast Guard.
