Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 12:17

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 2:17PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, When the river is rising and forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description: 
Rapides, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA