Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 9:11PM CDT until May 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 7:11pm
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Dixie Inn affecting Webster, Bienville and
Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with the
boat ramp suffering overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Friday morning to a crest of 14.5 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA