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Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Flora.

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 7:44PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 744 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West Orange, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Carlyss, Pinehurst, Toomey, West Orange, Sulphur, Orange, Vinton, Bridge City, and Hackberry. This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 880 and 879. Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 25. Interstate 210 between mile markers 1 and 2.

Area
West Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Orange

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:35PM CST until February 19 at 7:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. Some light snow is also possible. * WHERE...Franklin LA and Madison LA. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Area
Madison; Franklin

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:35PM CST until February 19 at 7:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Area
Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Grenada; Carroll; Montgomery; Webster; Clay; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:35PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

* WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet expected. Total ice accumulations of up to several hundreths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Area
Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell; Red River; Bowie; Morris; Cass; Marion

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 10:44AM CST until March 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Warren, Madison, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 09. * IMPACTS...At 40.5 feet, Shady Lane Drive becomes impassable. Long Lake Road becomes impassable just north of Cypress Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 35.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.6 feet Saturday, March 01. - Action stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 10:44AM CST until March 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Warren, Madison, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, March 11. * IMPACTS...At 44.5 feet, Road to Bunge Corporation grain elevators is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 39.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.6 feet Friday, February 28. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 10:44AM CST until March 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Warren, Madison, Claiborne and Tensas Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 17. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Water begins to enter the Carthage Point Road area south of Natchez. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 42.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.0 feet Friday, February 28. - Action stage is 38.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:36AM CST until March 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Monday, March 10. * IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 45.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 50.0 feet Friday, February 28. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 09. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
East Baton Rouge, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued February 18 at 10:12AM CST until February 22 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CST. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Oberlin. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Allen

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:12AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CST Tuesday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.8 feet by Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Rapides, LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:12AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CST Tuesday was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage around 24.8 feet for the next several days. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Newton, TX; Orange, TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 9:30AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Louisiana... Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Webster and Columbia 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CST Tuesday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on 04/01/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Columbia, AR; Webster, LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 9:30AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Grant, La Salle, Winn and Caldwell 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of hunting camps. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 35.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CST Tuesday was 35.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 33.0 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on 05/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 9:27AM CST until February 23 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Boeuf River near Fort Necessity. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land is occurring along and near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 50.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will remain steady for the next few days. - Flood stage is 50.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Franklin, LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 8:44AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 8:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 8:44AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 8:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS
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