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Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:03AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Posted at 11:03 AM, Jun 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-27 12:03:00-04

..The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Texas..

Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Atchafalaya River At Morgan City
Sabine River Near Deweyville
The Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice…or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast…The river will remain near 7.9 feet.
* Impact…At stages near 7.0 feet…Buildings at the foot of Ann
Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water
overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of
the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will
be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could
potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and
Stephensville.
* Impact…At stages near 6.0 feet…Flood stage. The city dock will
be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front
Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger
river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly
enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact…At stages near 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.
* Impact…At stages near 4.0 feet…Action stage. Water will move
up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall
gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage 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.