Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:58AM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 7:58am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River near White Oak Park affecting Calcasieu Parish.
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier affecting Calcasieu Parish.
For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin,
Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:59 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:59 AM CDT Saturday was 4.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Calcasieu, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov