Lake Charles, Louisiana Weather:
Active Weather Warnings
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 73°
Night 52°
Precipitation 15 %
Wind 14 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 5
Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (October 17, 2025)
Cloudy Night

Day

88°

Night

66°

Wind

6 mph

Precipitation

2 %

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Severe Immediate Observed

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 12 at 9:21PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Oct 12, 9:21 PM → Oct 17, 7:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park affecting Calcasieu Parish.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier affecting Calcasieu Parish.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...

Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Jasper,
Orange, Hardin and Jefferson Counties.

For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin,
Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is
forecast.

WHAT: Minor flooding is forecast.

WHERE: Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.

WHEN: Until Saturday evening.

IMPACTS: At 4.0 feet, Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding
also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 1.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Updated: Oct 13, 10:15 AM Source: NWS Alert