Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 7:07pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following bayou in
Louisiana...
Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier
Parishes.
For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 172.0 feet, Expect bankfull conditions on Red Chute
Bayou.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 170.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 173.0
feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 172.0 feet.
- 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 evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA