Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 7:55pm
Expires:
June 1, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Ashley, Union
and Morehouse Parishes.
For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 70.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 70.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 74.0 feet Sunday,
June 08. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
73.5 feet on 03/13/1994.
- 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 Sunday evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Ashley, AR; Union, AR; Morehouse, LA; Union, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA