Flood Statement Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
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WGUS84 KSHV 180227
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
927 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Ashley and
Union Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 930 PM CDT.
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ARC003-139-190230-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FELA4.1.ER.240412T0630Z.240419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 73.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 73.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 73.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
73.5 feet on 03/13/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 3311 9223 3322 9212 3315 9210 3300 9206
3300 9210
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