Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:24PM CDT until May 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 6:24pm
Expires:
May 9, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Dixie Inn affecting Webster, Bossier and
Bienville 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 Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with the
boat ramp suffering overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday 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 Friday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA