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Grant Parish Sheriff's Office
Monday January 2nd, 2023 :: 05:18 p.m. CST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:30PM Monday

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Grant Parish in north central Louisiana... Southwestern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... Central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 830 PM CST.

* At 517 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Natchitoches, Provencal, Natchez, Clarence, Goldonna, St. Maurice, Bermuda, Flora, Cypress, Clear Lake and Bellwood.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANT, LA ... NATCHITOCHES, LA ... WINN, LA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Grant Parish Sheriff's Office
205 Cypress St
Colfax, LA 71417

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 318-627-3261

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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