Louisiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/26/2026 19:07

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Bossier and Webster Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, 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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 141.8 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 evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA