Arkansas, Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/24/2026 20:03

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 10:03PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Arkansas... 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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on 04/01/2018. - 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. 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 evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Columbia, AR; Webster, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA