Active AlertsBentley, LA

Flood Warning
Issued at Thu 9:29 PM May. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Grant, Caldwell,Winn and La Salle Parishes.For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minorflooding 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 ofhunting 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 hoursending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 33.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0feet Monday morning.- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood