Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/26/2026 06:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 8:56AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Bossier and Webster Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area camps, however, all access roadways will remain open. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 141.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 142.5 feet. - 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 Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA