Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/24/2026 09:43

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 11:43AM CDT until June 27 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou D'arbonne At Lake Claiborne affecting Claiborne Parish. For the Bayou D'arbonne...including Lake Claiborne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou D'arbonne at Lake Claiborne. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 187.5 feet, Expect flooding of some camps. Also boats should be moved from boathouses to avoid boat damage due to rising water. Some secondary roadways will also be flooded and travel around the lake will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 188.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 189.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 188.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 189.1 feet on 04/14/2019. - 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 morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Claiborne, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA