Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 8:31am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 8:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Webster,
Bossier and Red River 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 Sunday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 142.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday evening and continue rising to 142.5 feet Sunday
evening.
- 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 Saturday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA