Full Notification

FFWSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Grant Parish in north central Louisiana... La Salle Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... East Central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 926 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain 14 miles northeast of Colfax, or 16 miles south of Winnfield, moving south at 15 mph. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Jena, Colfax, Montgomery, Midway, Pollock, Dry Prong, Georgetown, Fishville, Bentley, Zenoria, Williana, Rochelle, Rogers, Lake Iatt, Nebo, Catahoula Lake and Aloha.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANT, LA ... LA SALLE, 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.