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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Shreveport, LA
NWS Shreveport, LA issued this river flood warning at Jun 26, 2026, 8:56 AM CDT for Bienville Parish, Bossier Parish, Webster Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 26, 2026, 8:56 AM CDT (13:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 29, 2026, 10:02 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Shreveport, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Bienville Parish, LA, Bossier Parish, LA, Webster Parish, LA
The radar
The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau (LBUL1). The gauge peaked at 12.00 ft at Jun 30, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 142 ft
- Minor stage
- 142.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 144 ft
- Major stage
- 145 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07349250, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
046
WGUS44 KSHV 261356
FLWSHV
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
856 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Bossier and
Webster Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Lake Bistineau...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-271400-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
856 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 141.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
886 follow-up statements
912
WGUS84 KSHV 270207
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
907 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Bossier and
Webster Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 915 PM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-280215-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
50823
WGUS84 KSHV 271907 RRB
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
207 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bossier, Webster and
Bienville Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-281915-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
207 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning and continue rising to 142.5 feet Thursday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 142.6
feet on 04/06/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
20658
WGUS84 KSHV 280440
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1140 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Webster and
Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 1145 PM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-290445-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning and continue rising to 142.5 feet Thursday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
13152
WGUS84 KSHV 281916
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
216 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Webster, Bossier and
Bienville Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-291930-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-260704T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.260703T0600Z.NO/
216 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 142.6
feet on 04/06/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
20033
WGUS84 KSHV 290325
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1025 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Webster and
Bossier Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when
walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 1030 PM CDT.
&&
LAC013-015-119-300330-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-260704T0000Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.260702T1200Z.260702T1200Z.260703T0600Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 141.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
13750
WGUS84 KSHV 291502
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1002 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bienville, Bossier and
Webster Parishes.
LAC013-015-119-291615-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0021.260702T1200Z-260629T1502Z/
/LBUL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 141.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.3 feet
early Thursday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3223 9346 3230 9350 3241 9344 3253 9335
3253 9331 3240 9334
$$
88What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Jun 26, 6:50 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 1203 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
- Much drier and hotter weather pattern is starting to settle into the region, which will bring hazardous heat concerns late this weekend into next week.
- Although they are low, next chances for rain look to return to portions of the area by the middle of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 26, 6:50 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Shreveport LA 650 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 ...New UPDATE, AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 1203 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 - Much drier and hotter weather pattern is starting to settle into the region, which will bring hazardous heat concerns late this weekend into next week. - Although they are low, next chances for rain look to return to portions of the area by the middle of next week. && .UPDATE... Issued at 640 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 Silent 10 percent pops are published for the point and click on line, but do not warrant a zone update for rainfall. The middeck is squeezing out a few sprinkles here and there in the predawn, but now with the sun warming, radar coverage is already diminishing. /24/ && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1203 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 Upper-level analysis is showing that ridging will begin to control the region as we head deeper into the weekend, which will linger into the start of next week. As a result, the rainfall ceases and the heat increases. Temperatures will begin to slowly increase across the region, starting as early as today. One caveat to that, we thought temperatures would be warmer on Thursday, and they seemed to under perform so I did trend on the lower end of guidance for today. That being said, I think we will see some mid 90s across some of our deep east Texas zones, some upper 80s across our far northern zones, and then 90s for everyone else. Temperatures increase a degree or two on Saturday and then by Sunday we will see everyone in the 90s, with some upper 90s across deep east Texas. We will need to watch our heat index values through the middle of next week as they will begin to reach dangerous conditions. Deep east Texas will be the first to see this, with a few 105 degree values sprinkled in today. We remain borderline for Heat Advisories on Saturday, with a few more areas reach towards that 105 degree mark. Sunday could be the first day we start to issue heat headlines for portions of the area, although models tonight have come in a little lower on these values. Monday and Tuesday could be a different story, and something we will need to watch for any headlines needed. The next chance for any precipitation across any portion of the region isn't expected till the middle of next week, although as expected, models are in disagreement. /33/ && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 640 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 For the ArkLaTex terminals, VFR with some brief MVFR cigs for TX sites & KSHV tempoed 12-15Z. Lots of middeck with a weak upper low over NE OK, producing some virga and few light sprinkles. S/SW will become gusty with 10-15G20-30KT by 15Z-21Z, slacking and backing late day to S 5-15KT overnight. Little change into the wknd, except a few less low clouds as we start to dry out. Similar pattern ends the month with convection returning by July, under the upper ridge shifting from overhead up into the OH River Valley. /24/ && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Issued at 1142 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. /05/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... SHV 93 77 94 77 / 10 0 0 0 MLU 93 77 94 77 / 10 0 0 0 DEQ 90 76 92 76 / 10 0 0 0 TXK 92 77 94 77 / 10 0 0 0 ELD 91 77 93 76 / 10 0 10 0 TYR 93 77 95 77 / 10 0 0 0 GGG 93 77 94 77 / 10 0 0 0 LFK 93 76 95 76 / 10 0 0 0 && .SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None. && DISCUSSION...24 AVIATION...24
The office that day
Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 8:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Webster | 5 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.