Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 7:07pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas
and Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Columbia County and
Webster
Parish.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat
ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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 Sunday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, AR; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA