Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:53AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 7:53am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Grant, Winn,
Caldwell and La Salle Parishes.
For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle.
* WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of low water
bridges and oilfield operations near Tullos, Louisiana.
At 32.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with some camps and
recreational areas facing flooding.
At 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of hunting camps.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Friday morning and continue rising to 34.0 feet late
Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
34.1 feet on 04/04/2018.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA