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Flood Warning continues for
The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled
PARISH PRESIDENT DAVID HANAGRIFF HAS ORDERED
VOLUNTARY EVACUATION FOR SOUTH OF THE
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY WHICH INCLUDES
CYPREMORT POINT & BURNS POINT AREAS.
PARISH PRESIDENT DAVID HANAGRIFF HAS ORDERED A
VOLUNTARY EVACUATION FOR ALL OF ST MARY PARISH
RESIDENTS EFFECTIVE NOON FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019.
PRESS RELEASE
PARISH PRESIDENT, DAVID HANAGRIFF,
HAS ANNOUNCED SHELTERS OF LAST RESORT AT:
BALDWIN COMMUINITY CENTER
305 HWY 83
BALDWIN, LA. 70514
**PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING AND FOOD
PARISH-WIDE CURFEW HAS BEEN LIFTED.
CITY OF FRANKLIN HAS SET CURFEW
8 PM TO 6 AM
Event cancelled. Tropical Storm Warning from 7/14/2019 4:09 PM CDT
Storm Surge Watch from 7/10/2019 4:36 PM CDT
until further notice for St. Mary Parish, LA
Event extended (time). Flash Flood Watch from 7/14/2019 4:13 PM to
7/15/2019 4:00 PM CDT
New event. Flash Flood Warning from 7/14/2019 3:53 PM to 8:45 PM CDT
Office closures Monday, July 15th:
Parish Assessor
16th Judicial District Attorney's
Clerk of Court
other closures to be announced..
TROPICAL UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES
7/14/19 430 PM:
Barry has weakened to a tropical depression - but
we still have a flood threat.
Two to five inches of rain is expected in rain bands
that form through Monday – mainly east of a
Beaumont to Alexandria line. Wherever the heaviest
rains fall, expect to see some flooding.
Several rivers are forecast to be in minor to moderate flood.
Moderate coastal flooding is still occurring in Vermilion,
Iberia, and St. Mary Parishes. This includes Intracoastal
City, Delcambre, Lydia, Henry, Cypremort Point, and
Burns Point. Minor coastal flooding is occurring in
Cameron Parish and Calcasieu Parish.
Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph are possible in the rain
bands through Monday.
Roger Erickson
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
National Weather Service
Lake Charles, LA
 
 
PLEASE NOTE ST MARY IS CONSIDERED SOUTH CENTRAL..
WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED :
PLEASE TIE DOWN LOOSE OBJECTS, SUCH AS: GARBAGE
CANS, PATIO FURNITURE, PLANTS, ETC. MINOR
FLOODING MAY OCCUR ALONG THE COAST CYPREMORT
POINT AND BURNS POINT AREA WITH STRONG SOUTH
WINDS AND HIGH TIDE...
DURING HEAVY RAINS, PLEASE BE MINDFUL
IF A STREET IS FLOODED DO NOT GO THROUGH BARRICADES
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN
ALSO WAKES MAY PUSH WATER INTO HOMES
SAND & SAND BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
PUBLIC WORKS HANSON BARN 10905-A HWY 182 E GARDEN CITY
PUBLIC WORKS, 2717 HWY 182 E BAYOU VISTA
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL...
TOWN OF BERWICK: UNDER BRIDGE
PATTERSON: SAND & BAGS TAFT ST &
FIRE SUBSTATION SOUTH OF RAIL
MORGAN CITY: The City of Morgan City has placed two piles
of sand under the Hwy 90 Bridge on DAVID DRIVE in Morgan
City. This sand is for public use, and is NOT bagged. Any
citizen wishing to obtain a small amount of sand bags
may go to that location and fill the amount they need.
Remember to bring a shovel.
CITY OF FRANKLIN: Sandbags will be available for Franklin
residents at the Public Works building on Iberia St.
MUST BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL
TOWN OF BALDWIN: sand and sandbags behind town
hall in maintenance barn!
FOUR CORNERS - DISTRICT 11 FIRE STATION
HIGH WATER ADVISORY:
St. Mary Parish OHSEP along with other agencies are currently
monitoring water levels along the Atchafalaya River. A State
of Emergency Declaration was signed by Parish President
David Hanagriff on March 7th 2019 due to the National
Weather Service has issued flood warning along the length
of the Mississippi River with predicted river crests well
above flood stage in many locations which, combined
with recent weather and forecasted weather conditions
across the middle of the nation, create the potential for
flooding along the Mississippi River and other tributaries
thoughout the State of Louisiana.
Camp and property owners in flood prone areas need to
take action now to protect and secure property. As the
water rises and the current strengthens, it makes
traveling in high water areas more and more dangerous.
Don't risk your life or potentially the lives of others by
waiting until the last minute. Also, remember that
anything floating needs to be tied off properly.
Travel is prohibited on all levee roads, crowns, slopes,
and bases. Those trespassing by riding or crossing on
levees in areas not designated for public use are subject
to criminal penalties. Any vehicles parked in those
areas will be towed. The St. Mary Levee District will
work to protect the integrity of the levee system.
Because of the higher level of the Atchafalaya River and
surrounding waterways, there is the potential for property
damage to occur from wakes caused by boats. Boaters
in areas of high water should slow down. Be mindful of
your wake and the potential damage you could cause.
Commercial traffic will operate under high water
restrictions as issued by the United States Coast
Guard.
Severe Storms Awareness Week: Tornadoes
Watch vs Warning- Do you know the difference?
A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED.
A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
If there is a tornado watch pay extra close
attention to the weather and be ready to act,
because tornadoes are possible. If there is a
tornado warning, find shelter immediately,
and move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building, because a tornado
is occurring or will shortly. Avoid windows
and cover your head to protect yourself from
flying debris.Take Action! Acting early
helps to save lives!
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml
#SpringSafety
ST MARY PARISH HURRICANE GUIDES ARE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE ST MARY PARISH
COURTHOUSE BUILDING LOBBY OR ROOM 105 OR 107, 1ST FLOOR.
YOU MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD LA GOHSEP HURRICANE GUIDE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://gohsep.la.gov/evacinfo/Emergency_Guide_v46b_7-1_4p.pdf
FOR ROAD CLOSURES PLEASE GOTO THE LINK BELOW:
http://lb.511la.org/lalb/
On October 10, 2013: Flood stages at four forecast points along the Atchafalaya River will be changed to better reflect flood impacts along the reaches of the river served by these forecast points.
The National Weather Service will change the river flood criteria at four locations along the Atchafalaya River to better reflect the flood impacts at the following locations: Butte La Rose, Melville, Krotz Springs, and Morgan City.
Morgan City
| | New Criteria | Current Criteria |
|---|
Action Stage
|
4 Feet
|
4 Feet
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Flood Stage
|
6 Feet
|
4 Feet
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Moderate Flood Stage
|
7 Feet
|
7 Feet
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Major Flood Stage
|
12 Feet
|
12 Feet
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These changes in the flood criteria will allow emergency managers in Avoyelles, St. Mary,St. Martin, St. Landry, and Iberia parishes to better serve the communities that would
be impacted by flooding. These flood criteria reflect input from the leaders of these parishes,
along with first responders, and citizens.
Important: These changes will not affect flood insurance maps or flood insurance rates for these locations. This will only affect the watch and warning criteria at this locations .
Have you developed your disaster plan? Start today. You never know when the unexpected will happen. Be prepared; develop your emergency kit!
Ready.gov - FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
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