DE SOTO, LA; Grant, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Red R… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Grant Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... South Central Red River Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
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Flooding in De Soto, LA; Grant, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Red River, LA; Sabine, LA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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