Houston Spur Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Houston Spur.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 6:36PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 14 miles southeast of Winnfield, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sikes, Urania, Winnfield, Hudson, Riverton, Standard, Dry Prong, Dodson, Rochelle, Joyce, Zenoria, Lake Iatt, Olla, Williana, Georgetown, Tullos, and Pollock.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...From late Friday night 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 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage early Saturday morning. It will rise to 7.0 feet Saturday, May 03. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued April 23 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Texas...Louisiana... Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:37AM CDT until May 4 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Warren, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha, Bolivar and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll, Issaquena and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 04. * IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between levees are flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them. Water enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the Greenville bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south Lake Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 54.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.8 feet on 03/14/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:37AM CDT until May 6 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Warren, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha, Bolivar and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll, Issaquena and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 06. * IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 48.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.5 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:37AM CDT until May 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Warren, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha, Bolivar and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll, Issaquena and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until Thursday, May 08. * IMPACTS...At 55.5 feet, Residents at the end of Percy Creek Sand Road are denied access to their homes due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 54.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.5 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:59AM CDT until May 8 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. 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. Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The Baptist and St. Charles Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Reserve. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Thursday, May 08. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Marine and industrial interests along the river, upstream barge operators, and facilities are impacted. Navigation will become difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 7th. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:59AM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. 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. Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The Baptist and St. Charles Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 09. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.2 feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday, May 9th. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:59AM CDT until May 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. 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. Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The Baptist and St. Charles Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11. * IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, The grounds of the older part of Louisiana State University's campus become soggy. This includes the area around the Veterinary Medicine building, the Veterinary Medicine Annex, the stadium and ball fields. The city of Baton Rouge and the main LSU campus are protected by levees at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.5 feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday, May 10th. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:59AM CDT until May 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. 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. Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The Baptist and St. Charles Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 12. * IMPACTS...At 59.0 feet, The east bank levee will be topped and the prison farm land between the two levees will be inundated. Angola Landing will be under water closing the ferry there. All river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will remain inundated with recreational camps and river bottom farm land under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 57.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 59.0 feet Wednesday, April 30th. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday, May 12th. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:34AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Bossier and Webster Parishes. For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 174.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 174.6 feet. - Forecast...Bayou Bodcau Lake is expected to slowly fall to near 173 feet late this weekend. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 174.4 feet on 02/26/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood