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Flash Flood Grips NW Louisiana
16 Jun
Summary
- Thunderstorms caused heavy rain and flash flooding in northwest Louisiana.
- Over 50 vehicles were stranded or disabled by the severe weather.
- Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roadways and high water areas.
Northwest Louisiana experienced significant flash flooding on Monday, June 15th, triggered by intense thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a warning, initially active until 3 p.m. and later extended to 3:45 p.m., due to heavy rainfall detected by Doppler radar.
The severe weather impacted various areas, including small creeks, urban zones, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poorly drained or low-lying locations. The Shreveport Police Department reported responding to 53 calls regarding stranded or disabled vehicles and investigating 24 traffic crashes since the rain began.
Local resident Bob Thames described unprecedented flooding, noting that streets he had never seen flooded before were submerged. He witnessed rapids flowing through Betty Virginia and Bayou Pierre at exceptionally high levels, even warning others about dangerous conditions on Greenway Place. The police department reiterated its plea for residents to remain home if travel is not essential until conditions improve.
