Lake Charles area / Calcasieu Parish
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles cancelled the flood warning for the Calcasieu River near White Oak Park at 10:32 p.m. CST Wednesday, November 4.
That cancellation bulletin reported a river stage of 1.6 feet at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday and forecast the river to fluctuate below flood stage, with a maximum of 1.8 feet Thursday morning, November 5. Those are the dated observation and forecast from Wednesday night, not current afternoon measurements.
The separate warning for the Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier was also cancelled, in a statement issued at 2:34 p.m. CST Thursday, November 5. This article has been updated to reflect that separate cancellation.
Neither cancellation announces any road reopening. Drivers should continue to avoid flooded roads and obey barricades. Check the latest National Weather Service information for conditions near the river.
Accurate Parish Reporting is not a meteorologist. We share information from sources such as the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center.