Flood Warning Issued for Bayou Dorcheat Affecting Columbia and Webster Parishes

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with minor flooding forecast for the affected bayou in Arkansas and Louisiana.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Columbia Parish, AR
• Webster Parish, LA

Specific locations mentioned include Springhill, Dixie Inn, and Lake Bistineau.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the warning area should follow these safety instructions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid barricades: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
• Exercise caution: Use extreme care when walking near riverbanks.
• Monitor updates: Stay tuned for further hydrologic information from official sources.

Expected Conditions

Minor lowland flooding is anticipated as the bayou reaches flood stage.

• Current Stage: At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 11.0 feet.
• Flood Stage: 11.0 feet.
• Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet this afternoon. It is then forecast to fall below flood stage this evening.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting Saturday afternoon, March 14, at 1:00 PM CDT. The alert is expected to remain in effect until Sunday, March 15, at 1:00 PM CDT. The National Weather Service expects to issue the next statement Sunday morning at 8:15 AM CDT.