Station Name: LAWMA, Amerada Pass
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet / 4 meters

Sensor Depth: -6.2 feet / -1.9 meters

Nearest Address:
Amerada Pass
Morgan City, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish County

GPS Coordinates: 29.449600, -91.338097

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:05AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 11:05 AM
Expires: Mon April 21, 2025, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.0 feet Friday, May 2nd. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:05AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 11:05 AM
Expires: Mon April 21, 2025, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.0 feet Friday, May 2nd. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:38AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 11:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 21, 2025, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday, May 07. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 29.5 feet Tuesday, April 29. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 07. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM CDT.