Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
111 NOUS44 KSHV 161337 PNSSHV ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077- TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-170145- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 837 AM CDT Thu Oct 16 2025 ...Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues... With the start of the 2025-2026 severe weather season fast approaching, the National Weather Service has partnered with the Louisiana Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to designate the week of October 13th through October 18th as Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is a safety campaign designed to help residents in the State of Louisiana prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. Even if you dont live or work in Louisiana, this is a good time for people anywhere in the Four State Region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to learn about severe weather safety and review their severe weather safety plans. During this week, the National Weather Service will review the most important aspects of severe weather, and highlight safety rules. A special public information statement will be issued each day, along with various social media posts. Todays topic is...Flash Flooding. Flash flooding is one of the biggest weather-related killer in the United States. Few people realize the true power of water. Rapidly moving flood waters only six inches deep can knock an adult off their feet. Two feet of water can lift approximately 3000 pounds, which is the weight of an average sized vehicle. Vehicles crossing a flooded roadway can lose traction with the road, actually floating in some cases. In some cases, water can erode the earth underneath a road, causing it to wash out. If a vehicle becomes overturned, it can fill with water, endangering the lives of its occupants. Flash flood statistics indicate that half of the annual flood-related fatalities are vehicle-related. So how can we stay safe from the dangers associated with flash flooding? Avoid low-lying areas that are prone to flooding. Dont camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes. If your vehicle is suddenly caught in rising water, leave it immediately and move to higher ground. Be especially cautious at night when it is more difficult to recognize the dangers of flash flooding. Lastly, never attempt to cross areas where water covers the road. Remember the first safety rule of flash flooding, turn around, dont drown. $$