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 forecast. * WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to 4.0 feet early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description: 
Acadia, LA; Jefferson Davis, LA; Vermilion, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA