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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:49 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana... Northwestern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana... Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana... Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana... Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana... * Until 700 AM CDT. * At 449 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, Catahoula, Eunice, Jennings, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, St. Martinville, Church Point, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Iota, Leonville, Arnaudville and Mermentau. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Warning
Issued: 8:58 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis and St. Landry and southeast Texas, including the following counties, Jasper and Newton. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 357 AM CDT, Flooding is ongoing across the warned area after between 4 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... De Ridder, Eunice, Oakdale, Ville Platte, Mamou, Kinder, Kirbyville, Basile, Oberlin, Elton, Merryville, Elizabeth, Turkey Creek, Reeves, Dry Creek, Mittie, Sugartown, Ragley, Singer and De Quincy. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:14 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork of The Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones SP. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Upstream from Sam Houston Jones State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat West Fork of The Calcasieu River Sam Houston Jones SP 5.0 MSG unknown 7.4 7.5 7.3 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:02 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some flooding. County Road 4130 and River Oaks Road are closed in Newton County around Deweyville. Bass Lake, Alligator Park, Wright, Jimmy Doyle and Steward Roads are flooded in Calcasieu Parish. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:31 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:31 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sabine River Deweyville 24.0 24.6 Wed 2 am CDT 24.9 25.3 25.5 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:00 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning and continue rising to a crest of 5.0 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Calcasieu River Salt Water Barrie 4.0 2.8 Wed 1 am CDT 4.7 5.0 5.0 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:59 AM May. 7, 2025 – 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 White Oak Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:05 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:05 AM CDT Wednesday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Calcasieu River White Oak Park 2.0 2.8 Wed 2 am CDT 3.5 3.5 3.4 &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 7:11 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... * Until 615 AM CDT. * At 211 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff, Gillis, Lebleu Settlement, Topsy, Buhler, Carlyss and Buller. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 7:09 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana... * Until 615 AM CDT. * At 209 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Orange, Vinton, Starks, Edgerly, Toomey and Lunita. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:35 AM May. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, Upper St. Mary, Upper Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange and Upper Jefferson. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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