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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

  Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

LAC055-113-171600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLSL1.1.ER.250507T0641Z.250509T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermilion River at Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and
  Vermilionville near the river will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 11.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4
    feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Vermilion River
Lafayette, Surrey Street Gag 10.0  11.4  Fri 10 am CD 11.2  10.9  10.
7


&&

LAT...LON 3031 9191 3022 9190 2988 9206 2987 9219
      3000 9227 3031 9204


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

  Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

LAC099-101-171600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.1.ER.250427T1110Z.250517T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 6.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 6.7 feet this evening. It
    will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 6.6
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall early Sunday
    afternoon. It will rise to 6.6 feet Sunday evening. It will
    then fall again but remain above flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Atchafalaya River
Morgan City      6.0   6.5   Fri 10 am CD 6.5   6.5   6.5


&&

LAT...LON 2997 9124 2980 9110 2939 9113 2951 9154
      2986 9139 2995 9147


$$

Denson

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

  Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

  Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

LAC001-053-113-171600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-250520T0600Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.250507T1322Z.250512T1400Z.250519T1800Z.NO/
1055 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will
  occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 4.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.6
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   4.6   Fri 10 am CD 4.5   4.3   4.0


&&

LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
      3025 9266


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1010 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
  Concordia Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM CDT.

&&

LAC029-MSC001-157-170315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-250525T0000Z/
/NTZM6.2.ER.250413T1523Z.250429T0500Z.250524T0600Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 24...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 24.

* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, Water is covering the roads in old
  downtown area of Fort Adams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 50.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  50.1  Fri 9 am CDT 50.0  49.8  49.5


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

7

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

  Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
  West Baton Rouge Parishes.

  Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
   West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Baton Rouge, Red River
Landing...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM CDT.

&&

LAC033-121-170700-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250527T0600Z/
/BTRL1.3.ER.250416T1420Z.250501T1800Z.250525T1200Z.NO/
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 27...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 27.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, River traffic and industrial activity on
  the river side of the levees will be greatly affected.
  Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 36.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Sunday, May 25.
  - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3035 9113 3032 9130 3071 9159 3074 9130


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

  Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
  West Baton Rouge Parishes.

  Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
   West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Baton Rouge, Red River
Landing...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM CDT.

&&

LAC033-077-125-170700-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250606T1800Z/
/RRLL1.3.ER.250411T2108Z.250430T2000Z.250603T1500Z.NO/
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 06...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Friday, June 06.

* IMPACTS...At 54.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red
  River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps
  and river bottom land will be under water. Water approaches Angola
  farm land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 54.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday, June 03.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3074 9137 3071 9159 3102 9170 3103 9153


$$

PG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

&&

MSC077-170300-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250517T1200Z/
/MTCM6.1.ER.250514T2103Z.250515T1830Z.250516T1800Z.NO/
951 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and
  agricultural land near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will continue falling.
  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

           Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location   Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Pearl River
Monticello 22.0  22.1  Fri 9 am CDT 21.3  20.2  18.8


&&

LAT...LON 3140 9008 3155 9017 3168 9019 3169 9005
      3155 9002 3140 8992


$$

7

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and
  Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl
  River County.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&

LAC103-MSC045-109-170645-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250525T0900Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250512T1315Z.250525T0000Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 25TH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 25.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
  throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
  vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
  the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be
  closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
    feet Monday evening. The river is expected to fall below
    flood stage on Saturday, May 24th.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

  Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish and
  Hancock and Pearl River Counties.

  Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl
  River County.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.  Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&

LAC117-MSC109-170645-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250524T0000Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250518T0600Z.250523T1312Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 23RD...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until Friday, May 23.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
  will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
  inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
    feet early Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall
    below flood stage on Friday, May 23rd.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969


$$

PG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama...

  Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Clarke
  and Choctaw Counties.

For the Tombigbee River...including Coffeeville Dam - upstream,
Coffeeville Dam, Leroy...Minor flooding is forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC023-025-129-171400-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250519T1800Z/
/CLDA1.1.ER.250513T1346Z.250516T1315Z.250519T1200Z.UU/
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock
  should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river
  begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 33.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 33.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday morning and continue falling to 22.5 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3231 8805 3232 8791 3178 8809 3160 8804
      3160 8810 3178 8822


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...

  Tombigbee River Near Leroy affecting Clarke and Washington
  Counties.

For the Tombigbee River...including Coffeeville Dam - upstream,
Coffeeville Dam, Leroy...Minor flooding is forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC025-129-171400-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-250520T2230Z/
/LRYA1.1.ER.250513T2200Z.250513T2215Z.250520T1630Z.NO/
850 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River near Leroy.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, flooding of low lying farm and
  pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to
  higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of
  river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 26.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3160 8810 3160 8804 3149 8786 3114 8792
      3114 8802 3149 8793


$$

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