Avoyelles County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 20 at 8:18AM CDT until April 20 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 818 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mound, or 8 miles southwest of Vicksburg, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. This severe storm will be near... Vicksburg, Yokena, and Le Tourneau around 825 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Delta.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 7:50AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

At 750 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shelburn, or near Lake Providence, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lake Providence, Millikin, and Shelburn around 755 AM CDT. Gassoway around 800 AM CDT. Mayersville around 810 AM CDT. Glen Allan around 820 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:37PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Burkeville Sabine River Near Deweyville Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sabine River...including Burkeville, Bon Wier, Deweyville, Orange...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:37PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Burkeville Sabine River Near Deweyville Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sabine River...including Burkeville, Bon Wier, Deweyville, Orange...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:35 PM CDT Friday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:35 PM CDT Friday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 1.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Burkeville Sabine River Near Deweyville Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sabine River...including Burkeville, Bon Wier, Deweyville, Orange...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Burkeville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Residential flooding in the River Bend Subdivision occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 37.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 37.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 36.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Burkeville Sabine River Near Deweyville Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sabine River...including Burkeville, Bon Wier, Deweyville, Orange...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Bon Wier. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect several secondary roads in the Merryville and Bon Wier areas near the river to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 34.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 34.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 33.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Burkeville Sabine River Near Deweyville Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin For the Calcasieu River...including Glenmora, Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder, White Oak Park, Salt Water Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sabine River...including Burkeville, Bon Wier, Deweyville, Orange...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.1 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:54PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Big Cypress Bayou At Caddo Lake affecting Caddo, Marion, Cass and Harrison Counties. For the Big Cypress Bayou...including Jefferson, Caddo Lake...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Cypress Bayou at Caddo Lake. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 172.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 169.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Friday was 172.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 170.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 172.5 feet on 05/14/1935. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Red Chute Bayou At Sligo affecting Bienville and Bossier Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Red Chute Bayou at Sligo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Expect extensive flooding in between the levee systems. Livestock should be moved to higher ground away from Red Chute Bayou. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 31.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 31.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.4 feet on 04/08/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Cypress Bayou At Wallace Lake affecting Caddo and De Soto Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cypress Bayou at Wallace Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 152.0 feet, Expect overflow of some six secondary roadways in the southern Kingston Road area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 152.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 142.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 152.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 151.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 152.0 feet on 02/05/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:53PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Caldwell, Winn, Grant and La Salle Parishes. For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with some camps and recreational areas facing flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 32.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 33.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 24.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.8 feet on 12/04/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier Parishes. For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 182.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 182.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 182.7 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 182.6 feet on 12/28/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:52PM CDT until April 20 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat At Dixie Inn affecting Webster, Bienville and Bossier Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with the boat ramp suffering overflow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 11.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.4 feet on 04/26/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:52PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Arkansas... Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Columbia and Webster Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 03/27/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:51PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Red River, Webster, Bienville and Bossier Parishes. For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area camps, however, all access roadways will remain open. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 142.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 142.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 142.1 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 142.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 142.6 feet on 04/06/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:25PM CDT until May 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...Until Thursday, May 02. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Access roads will be inundated and evacuation of all river islands must be complete. Protection of people and property in the river bottom land on the river side of the levees must be complete. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 47.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 48.5 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 19 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

ESFSHV An upper level disturbance will begin moving our way late tonight resulting in periods of showers with embedded thunderstorms across the region after midnight. This rainfall will only become more widespread as we go through the day Saturday and especially Saturday Night. Look for widespread rainfall amounts of near one to three inches with isolated higher amounts possible. The rainfall should quickly exit the Four State Region from west to east during the day Sunday. While rainfall rates will likely not be excessive enough to result in widespread flash flooding, poor drainage and flood prone areas will be susceptible to flooding. The greater impacts will likely come from already swollen bayous, lakes and rivers which remain high from previous rainfall. This forecast rainfall will likely result in either a slow down to recent falling trends or additional rises on most all area waterways that will continue into next week.