April 8, 2024 - Flood Watch now in effect from 12-noon CDT today through Wednesday evening.
What: Confidence continues to increase in a widespread flooding event beginning late today and continuing through Wednesday caused by excessive heavy rainfall.
Where: Portions of Arkansas, including the following counties, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier and Union, Louisiana, including the following parishes, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn, southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, McCurtain, and Texas, including the following counties, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.
When: From 12-noon CDT today through Wednesday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will begin impacting portions of the Four State Region late this afternoon, eventually becoming widespread overnight and continuing through the day Tuesday and into Wednesday. During this timeframe, excessive heavy rainfall will be likely across portions of the region. Flash Flooding will become a concern in some locations, especially across low lying and poor drainage areas. Look for widespread 4-8 inches of rainfall during this timeframe with isolated higher amounts possible.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
