Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:40pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Winn, Caldwell,
La Salle and Grant 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 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of
hunting camps.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Little River near Rochelle is expected to rise
above the 32 foot flood stage Friday morning and continue
rising to 34.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. 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 Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA