Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Webster and
Bossier 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 11:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning and continue rising to 142.5 feet 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 Sunday evening at 1145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: