Flash Flood Warning until 09:45PM Thursday
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Caldwell Parish in north central Louisiana... Southern Jackson Parish in north central Louisiana... South Central Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana... Northern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. 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... Jonesboro, Columbia, Clarks, Grayson, Hodge, Goldonna, North Hodge, Dodson, East Hodge, Saline, Lucky, Ashland, Calvin, Bienville, Sikes, Hudson, Vixen, Kelly, Friendship and Spaulding.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BIENVILLE, LA ... CALDWELL, LA ... JACKSON, LA ... NATCHITOCHES, LA ... OUACHITA, LA ... WINN, LA
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Address/Location
Winn Parish, LA 911
119 W Main St
Winnfield, LA 71483
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 318-628-4611
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WINNPARISH followed by your message, to 888777
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