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2019 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 64

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Storm Based Warning History

889 
WGUS54 KLCH 150518
FFWLCH
LAC011-019-150815-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0064.190715T0518Z-190715T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1218 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHEAST CALCASIEU AND SOUTH CENTRAL 
BEAUREGARD PARISHES...    

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South central Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  North central Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 1215 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain with radar estimates of eight to ten inches already 
  fallen. Storms are focused along a boundary in northeast Calcasieu 
  parish. High water rescue is currently on going at this time. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  north Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Buhler and Gillis. 

Additional rainfall amounts of four to six inches will
be possible in the warned area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9344 3043 9343 3046 9313 3038 9313
      3038 9312 3029 9311

$$

K. Kuyper
802 
WGUS74 KLCH 150602
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
102 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

LAC011-019-150815-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0064.000000T0000Z-190715T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-
102 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR Northeast Calcasieu Parish 
and Southeast Beauregard Parish...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND NORTH CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISHES...

At 1254 AM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in 
northern Calcasieu Parish. Eight to twelve inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR areas near Moss Bluff, Gillis, 
Ragley, and Topsey. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Numerous roadways are covered with water including Highways 171 and 
27. Many secondary roadways are impassable. High water rescues are 
ongoing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9344 3043 9343 3046 9313 3038 9313
      3038 9312 3029 9311

$$

Tingler
Permalink to 201907150518-KLCH-WGUS54-FFWLCH
889 
WGUS54 KLCH 150518
FFWLCH
LAC011-019-150815-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0064.190715T0518Z-190715T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1218 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHEAST CALCASIEU AND SOUTH CENTRAL 
BEAUREGARD PARISHES...    

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South central Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  North central Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 1215 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain with radar estimates of eight to ten inches already 
  fallen. Storms are focused along a boundary in northeast Calcasieu 
  parish. High water rescue is currently on going at this time. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  north Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Buhler and Gillis. 

Additional rainfall amounts of four to six inches will
be possible in the warned area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9344 3043 9343 3046 9313 3038 9313
      3038 9312 3029 9311

$$

K. Kuyper
Permalink to 201907150602-KLCH-WGUS74-FFSLCH
802 
WGUS74 KLCH 150602
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
102 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

LAC011-019-150815-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0064.000000T0000Z-190715T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-
102 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR Northeast Calcasieu Parish 
and Southeast Beauregard Parish...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND NORTH CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISHES...

At 1254 AM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in 
northern Calcasieu Parish. Eight to twelve inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR areas near Moss Bluff, Gillis, 
Ragley, and Topsey. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Numerous roadways are covered with water including Highways 171 and 
27. Many secondary roadways are impassable. High water rescues are 
ongoing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9344 3043 9343 3046 9313 3038 9313
      3038 9312 3029 9311

$$

Tingler

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