July 26, 2024 - Flood Advisory Now In Effect Until 9:15am: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Portions of northwest Louisiana, including the following parish, southwestern De Soto and northeast Texas, including the following counties, southeastern Panola and central Shelby.
When: Until 9:15am CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: At 7:13am CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain.
Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include: Center, Mansfield, Logansport, Tenaha, Joaquin, Shelbyville, South Mansfield, Grand Cane, Stanley, James, Paxton, Deadwood, Jericho and Arcadia.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
