Residents of Louisiana are urged to take immediate precautions as a series of severe weather warnings have been issued across the state. A confirmed tornado near Albany is moving east with potential impacts on Hammond, Ponchatoula, and Natalbany, leading to flying debris and significant damage to structures and trees. Additionally, severe thunderstorms capable of producing 70 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail are expected to affect areas including Kentwood, Livingston, and Independence. Flash flood warnings are in effect for regions including Lafayette, New Iberia, and St. Martin Parish, with heavy rainfall potentially leading to significant urban and small stream flooding. Citizens are advised to seek shelter, avoid floodwaters, and stay updated on the latest weather conditions.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Hempstead, Howard, Little River, Nevada and Sevier,
southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, McCurtain, and
northeast Texas, including the following counties, Bowie and Red
River.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of locally heavy rain expected from midweek through
the weekend with up to 5 to 8 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Shelby, Rusk, San Augustine
and Nacogdoches Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boat
ramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.4 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches, Cherokee and
Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
become swift and turbulent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 161.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 161.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 163.7 feet
Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
East Fork Angelina River Near Cushing affecting Rusk and
Nacogdoches Counties.
For the East Fork Angelina River...including Cushing...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...East Fork Angelina River near Cushing.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect flooding of several secondary
roadways. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher
ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.2 feet on 02/20/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Vermilion River at Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Flooding of some yards near the river will
occur. Significant flooding of Beaver Park and Vermilionville will
occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Monday was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around
Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying
roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert
Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff
Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park.
Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Monday was 24.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Sabine River Near Deweyville
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Vermilion near Carencro.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are
impassable. These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green
roads along the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as
Meche Road in St. Landry Parish.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood