Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:26AM CDT until June 20 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 7:26am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
FFWSHV
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Grant Parish in north central Louisiana...
La Salle Parish in north central Louisiana...
Southeastern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana...
East Central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
* Until 1230 PM CDT.
* At 926 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain 14 miles northeast of Colfax, or 16 miles south of
Winnfield, moving south at 15 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...
Jena, Colfax, Montgomery, Midway, Pollock, Dry Prong, Georgetown,
Fishville, Bentley, Zenoria, Williana, Rochelle, Rogers, Lake Iatt,
Nebo, Catahoula Lake and Aloha.
Instruction:
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
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.
Area Description:
Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov