Active AlertsElm Grove, LA

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.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Friday evening at 800 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Red Chute Bayou At Sligo affecting Bossier and Bienville 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 thelevee systems. Livestock should be moved to higher ground awayfrom Red Chute Bayou.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 32.1 feet.- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.- Flood stage is 31.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of32.0 feet on 03/07/1995.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood