Flood Warning for Columbia, AR; Webster, LA
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground. Where: Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Webster and Columbia Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.
WHEN
Until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 11:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet early Thursday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 11/22/2015. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 Wednesday evening at 1130 PM CDT.