Station Name: Lake Charles
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet

Sensor Depth: -4 feet

Nearest Address:
1204 Lake Shore Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Calcasieu County

GPS Coordinates: 30.223611, -93.221667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued May 1 at 10:46AM CDT until May 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Watch issued May 1 at 8:58AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:58 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:35 AM CDT Friday the stage was 0.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued April 30 at 7:13PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Beauregard, Rapides and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler. * WHEN...From 4 AM CDT Friday through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A boundary is expected to set up which may result in an area of heavy rainfall and repeating storms within the watch area. Rainfall totals 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts may be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued May 1 at 8:47AM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:47 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms with high rain rates for a prolonged period may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 30 at 7:13PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline and St. Landry. In southwest Louisiana, Allen. * WHEN...From 4 AM CDT Friday through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A boundary is expected to set up which may result in an area of heavy rainfall and repeating storms within the watch area. Rainfall totals 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts may be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.