Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 9:12PM CDT until May 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 7:12pm
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Webster, Red River,
Bienville and Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 142.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA