Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 9:37am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Dixie Inn affecting Bienville, Webster and
Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Dixie Inn...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with the
boat ramp suffering overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5
feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 04/11/2014.
- 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.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA