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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:26 AM May. 11, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is rising and the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Calcasieu River Glenmora 12.0 13.2 Fri 7 pm CDT 13.1 13.0 12.9 &&
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