Flood Warning Issued for Bayou Dorcheat Affecting Columbia and Webster Parishes
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill, with minor flooding expected to impact Columbia and Webster parishes through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Arkansas and Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport
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 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Arkansas and Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with minor flooding forecast for the affected bayou in Arkansas and Louisiana.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Columbia Parish, AR
- Webster Parish, LA
Specific locations mentioned include Springhill, Dixie Inn, and Lake Bistineau.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the warning area should follow these safety instructions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid barricades: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Exercise caution: Use extreme care when walking near riverbanks.
- Monitor updates: Stay tuned for further hydrologic information from official sources.
Expected Conditions
Minor lowland flooding is anticipated as the bayou reaches flood stage.
- Current Stage: At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Flood Stage: 11.0 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet this afternoon. It is then forecast to fall below flood stage this evening.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Saturday afternoon, March 14, at 1:00 PM CDT. The alert is expected to remain in effect until Sunday, March 15, at 1:00 PM CDT. The National Weather Service expects to issue the next statement Sunday morning at 8:15 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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