Flood Advisory for Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Caddo, LA +3 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: Southwestern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Bossier Parish in northwestern...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Southwestern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana... North Central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Red River Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
WHEN
Until 900 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 754 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Coushatta, Ringgold, Martin, Goldonna, Hall Summit, Saline, Lucky, Ashland, Castor, Edgefield, Jamestown, Womack, Loggy Bayou, Crichton, Armistead, Chestnut, Hanna, Lake Bistineau South and Grand Bayou. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.