Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 11:39AM CDT until May 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 9:39am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Webster,
Red River and Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 142.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5
feet Friday. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
142.6 feet on 04/06/2018.
- 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; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA