Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bossier, Caddo, De Soto Parishes
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NWS Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of northwestern Louisiana until noon CDT on June 20, 2026, due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Louisiana
- Issued
- July 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Louisiana.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Shreveport LA. Effective from 9:04 AM CDT on June 20, 2026, until 12:00 PM CDT on June 20, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, and Northwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana. Specific locations 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.
What You Should Do
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. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when safe.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Fosters or Bossier City, moving east at 20 mph. Expected rainfall rate is 2 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9:04 AM CDT until 12:00 PM CDT on June 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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