August 18, 2026 | Levee District Press Releases

UPDATE FROM ST MARY LEVEE DISTRICT

St. Mary Levee District

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Due to current low water conditions, USACE has fully opened the East and West Calumet floodgates during daytime hours.

News & Updates

Road or Lane Status US 90 Eastbound at Exit 152 – LA 3211 North (Franklin), St. Mary Parish, Lane and Ramp Closures
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 157 – LA 3215 (Garden City/Franklin), St. Mary Parish, Lane and Ramp Closures
Road or Lane Status US 90 Eastbound at Exit 157 – LA 3215 (Garden City/Franklin), St. Mary Parish, Lane & Ramp Closures
New event. Heat Advisory from 8/19/2026 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA.
UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES RAPID ONSET OR FLASH DROUGHT
UPDATE FROM ST MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.18.26
New event. Heat Advisory from 8/18/2026 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA.
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission #5 for the Four Corners Water System on August 6, 2026 is hereby rescinded
New event. Heat Advisory from 8/17/2026 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA
Event extended (time). Heat Advisory from 8/14/2026 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for 70538, St. Mary Parish, LA
Press Release (Media/Web) UPDATE: DOTD Announces Start of $987,523 Pavement Striping Project on US 90 in Iberia and St. Mary Parishes
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 152 – LA 3211 North (Franklin), St. Mary Parish, Lane and Ramp Closures
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
The BOIL ADVISORY issued by the Franklin Water System has been LIFTED. The water is safe to consume.
Road or Lane Status UPDATE: TIME CHANGE: LA 322 Sterling Bridge over Bayou Teche, St. Mary Parish, Bridge Closure
Boil Advisory for the Four Corners Water Distribution System.
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Exit Ramp Closure
Road or Lane Status US 90 Eastbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Alternating Ramp Closures
LEPC 3RD QTR MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES 7.28.26