Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 11:08AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 9:08am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Cypress Bayou At Wallace Lake affecting De Soto and Caddo
Parishes.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cypress Bayou at Wallace Lake.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 149.0 feet, Expect some minor lowland flooding with
overflow beginning to affect some secondary roadways around the
Southern Kingston Road area.
At 151.0 feet, High water will overflow and result in some
significant flooding on some secondary roadways around the
Southern Kingston Road area. Livestock near the lake should be
moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 150.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 142.0 feet.
- Forecast...The lake is expected to crest at 151.0 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 151.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
150.1 feet on 01/12/1968.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Caddo, LA; De Soto, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA