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Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:03AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…

Ouachita River At Monroe affecting Union, Ouachita and Caldwell
Parishes.

For the Ouachita River…including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Ouachita River at Monroe.

* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, The Bawcomville and Moon Lake recreational
areas flood and close.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 40.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue rising to 43.0 feet
Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
43.0 feet on 05/19/1957.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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