Flood Warning Issued for Calcasieu River Near Glenmora in Rapides Parish

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA, has issued a Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River near Glenmora. This alert is in effect from Thursday afternoon until early Monday morning, March 16, at 1:00 AM CDT. The alert level is classified as severe with minor flooding forecast.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Rapides Parish in Louisiana, focusing on the Calcasieu River near Glenmora. Impacted locations include forested areas near the river and specific roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to avoid flooded roads and forested areas near the river. Do not attempt to drive through water on roadways, as Strothers Crossing Road and Price Crossing Road are subject to closure due to rising water levels. Monitor local conditions for further updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 9:45 AM CDT on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 12.0 feet, which is the established flood stage. The river is expected to continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet. At these levels, water begins to cover local roads and inundate nearby forested land.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage the afternoon of Thursday, March 12.
• Crest: A peak of 12.5 feet is anticipated early Saturday morning.
• Recession: Water levels are forecast to fall below flood stage by Sunday evening.
• Expiration: The official warning remains in effect until 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.