Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 12:21PM CDT until May 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 11, 2025 - 10:21am
Expires:
May 12, 2025 - 10:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Winn, La Salle,
Caldwell and Grant Parishes.
For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with some
camps and recreational areas facing flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM CDT Sunday was 32.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
32.8 feet on 12/04/1969.
- 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 Monday afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA