Weather Alert in Louisiana
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat At Dixie Inn affecting Bienville, Webster and Bossier Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with the boat ramp suffering overflow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...Bayou Dorcheat near Dixie Inn is expected to rise above the 14 foot flood stage Thursday morning and continue rising to 15.0 feet early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 02/14/2010. - 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 Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
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