Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:20PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 8:20pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Bossier and Webster
Parishes.
For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 172.0 feet, Expect bankfull conditions on Red Chute
Bayou.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 173.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 173.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 173.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 172.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA