Weather Warning

AREAS AFFECTED : RAPIDES, LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana... 
 
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 
 
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. 
 
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 915 PM CST. 
 
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 
 
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. 
 
* WHEN...Until further notice. 
 
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora, 
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu 
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of 
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of 
forested areas near the river will also occur. 
 
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 
- At 8:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. 
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours 
ending at 8:45 PM CST Wednesday was 12.7 feet. 
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 
feet Saturday evening. 
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet. 
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood