Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:56AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 9:56am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bossier, Bienville,
Webster 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 Thursday afternoon 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 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 142.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to 142.5 feet
early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA