St. Mary Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.
* Until further notice... or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 am Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river will remain near 8.2 feet  this 
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact... at stages near 7.0 feet... buildings at the foot of Ann 
  street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio oil company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could 
  potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and 
  Stephensville.
* Impact... at stages near 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.
* Impact... at stages near 5.0 feet... floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact... at stages near 4.0 feet... action stage. Water will move 
  up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall 
  gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against 
  higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river 
  current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced 
  by the U.S. Coast Guard.

 
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1029 am CDT Wed Mar 20 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Atchafalaya River above Butte La Rose.
* Until further notice... or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 am Wednesday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river will remain near 20.3 feet.
* Impact... at stages near 20.0 feet... minor flooding begins.
* Impact... at stages near 17.0 feet... action stage.

 
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