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NWS Lake Charles issues flood warning for Calcasieu River near White Oak Park through November 7

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Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast along the Calcasieu River near White Oak Park in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The warning reports possible flooding of Goos Ferry Road at a river stage of 2.0 feet.

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  • Affected location: Calcasieu River near White Oak Park, Louisiana
The West Virginia State Capitol building photographed from the south bank of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia, during evening twilight. The building's iconic gold-leafed dome — taller than the U.S. Capitol dome — is visible against an overcast sky. The front portico is decorated with a large navy blue "America 250" banner commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, flanked by large American flags and red, white, and blue bunting. Terraced stone steps and a flood w
Illustrative image: The West Virginia State Capitol building photographed from the south bank of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia, during evening twilight. The building's iconic gold-leafed dome — taller than the U.S. Capitol dome — is visible against an overcast sky. The front portico is decorated with a large navy blue "America 250" banner commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, flanked by large American flags and red, white, and blue bunting. Terraced stone steps and a flood w — Standardpizza/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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The warning reports ongoing river flooding and a potential effect on Goos Ferry Road.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
8/10

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