Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 7:15am
Expires:
May 9, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Winn, Caldwell,
Grant 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 Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with some
camps and recreational areas facing flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 32.5
feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 32.0 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 Friday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA