Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 11:45am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Cypress Bayou At Wallace Lake affecting Caddo and De Soto
Parishes.
* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Cypress Bayou at Wallace Lake.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 151.0 feet, High water will overflow and result in
some significant flooding on some secondary roadways around the
Southern Kingston Road area. Livestock near the lake should be
moved to higher ground.
At 154.0 feet, Expect overflow into several roadways near Southern
Kingston and Wallace Lake Roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 149.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 142.0 feet.
- Forecast...The lake is expected to crest at 154.0 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 151.0 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 Wednesday afternoon at 145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Caddo, LA; De Soto, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA