First published Oct 12, 2026, 1:03:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 1:03:15 AM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 7:40PM CDT until October 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

A flood warning covers river locations in Louisiana and Texas, with minor flooding forecast. The source reports possible flooding of Goos Ferry Road and advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Illustrative image: St. Charles Parish with Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge over Mississippi River, LaBranche Wetlands and Lake Pontchartrain — Spatms/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters

The warning identifies a road affected by forecast flooding and includes safety instructions for motorists.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 11 at 7:40PM CDT until October 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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