Flood Watch for Fairfield, Louisiana
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
926 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Smith-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-
Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Gibsland, Hemphill, Nacogdoches, Colfax,
Center, Arcadia, Winnfield, Henderson, San Augustine, Columbia,
Lufkin, Ringgold, Martin, Olla, Carthage, Many, Logansport,
Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, Rusk, Jena, Midway, Monroe, Jonesboro,
Grayson, Stonewall, Mansfield, Clarks, Dry Prong, Tyler,
Pineland, Montgomery, Natchitoches, Jacksonville, and Coushatta
926 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Bienville, Caldwell, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle,
Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine and Winn and Texas,
including the following counties, Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches,
Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby and Smith.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall continues across much of north Louisiana with the
possibility of more rainfall overnight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Warning for Fairfield, Louisiana
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
929 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Grant, Caldwell,
Winn and La Salle Parishes.
For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.
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929 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of
hunting camps.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 33.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3180 9237 3160 9239 3147 9224 3149 9218
3169 9233
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Fairfield, Louisiana
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
357 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Smith-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
357 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Louisiana,
northwest Louisiana and for deep east and northeast Texas along and
south of I-20.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the Flood Watch until 7 AM.
Moderate to heavy rainfall has returned to the area as the next
system pushes into the region. Another 2 to 4 inches of rainfall with
isolated higher amounts will be possible in some locations before
ending early on Friday. In addition, the threat for some strong to
severe storms exist today with all modes of severe weather possible,
but damaging winds and large hail will be the highest threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A chance for showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast
late Friday and early Saturday underneath the parent upper low. In
addition, a few strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out during
this timeframe for large hail primarily. Otherwise, improving
weather conditions are expected by Saturday afternoon and on through
early next week as temperatures climb into the lower 90s. Additional
rain chances may return on Wednesday with another weak cool front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may yet be needed overnight.