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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 9:04 AM Jun. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana Northwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana Until noon CDT. At 904 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Fosters, or over Bossier City, moving east at 20 mph. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, Blanchard, Benton, Stonewall, Oil City, Mooringsport, Belcher, Fosters, Eastwood, Barksdale Air Force Base, Ferguson, Cross Lake, Forbing, Red Chute, Bodcau and Robson.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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