Independence, LA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:34AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River at Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of Highway 90 will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Sunday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:34AM CDT until May 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:34AM CDT until May 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11. * 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 Sunday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to flood stage just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 6.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will fall to 6.2 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then rise to 7.0 feet Sunday, May 04. It will fall below flood stage Sunday, May 11. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 24.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 24.1 feet. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:16AM CDT until May 9 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. John The Baptist and St. James Parishes. Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Reserve. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 09. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for river transportation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet Wednesday morning, April 30th. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 9th. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:16AM CDT until May 11 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. John The Baptist and St. James Parishes. Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana 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 Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, River barge traffic becomes dangerous, particularly when navigating sharp turns on this stretch of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.2 feet Thursday, May 1st. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, May 10th. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:16AM CDT until May 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. John The Baptist and St. James Parishes. Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 12. * IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Shipping and industrial activities are significantly affected. Unprotected low-lying areas will be flooded and agricultural operations will be impacted on the west side of the river. The city of Baton Rouge is protected by levees at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 41.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5 feet Thursday, May 1st. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, May 11th. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:16AM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. John The Baptist and St. James Parishes. Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana 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 Tuesday, May 13. * 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 Sunday the stage was 59.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 59.8 feet Wednesday, April 30th. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, May 13th. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:23AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and Concordia Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington, Desha, Chicot and Bolivar Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between the 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 54.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:23AM CDT until May 6 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and Concordia Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington, Desha, Chicot and Bolivar Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 49.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:23AM CDT until May 10 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison, Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and Concordia Counties. Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington, Desha, Chicot and Bolivar Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 10. * IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, Bourke Road which is south of Natchez is underwater. Residents will have to boat into their homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 55.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 56.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 8:59AM CDT until April 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following bayou 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 Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 172.0 feet, Expect bankfull conditions on Red Chute Bayou. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 172.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Sunday was 172.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 172.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood