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...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 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet Friday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 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. 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 Thursday morning at 715 AM CDT.