Flood warning for Atchafalaya at Morgan City
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* From Saturday evening to late Sunday night.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.0 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under
water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in
Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current
and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard.
