Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 7:03pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following bayou in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Red River,
Bossier and Webster Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...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 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 142.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 142.6 feet
tomorrow morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 142.5 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 Sunday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA