Torrential rains have already caused flooding in some areas. Flash floods are the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and most flood deaths happen because people try to drive through deadly waters rather than avoid them. Water’s powerful force can easily overtake vehicles caught in a flood. Actually, the average automobile can be swept off the road in just 12 inches of moving water.
BOSSIER PARISH, La.
The following is a list of Road Closures in Bossier Parish
I 20 East and West bound open through Bossier Parish
Atkins Clark Rd
Barksdale @ Caplis Sligo
Butler Hill Rd North of Cycle Plant Rd
Camp Zion @ Potter
Caplis Sligo Rd
Chalybeate Springs @ Smith Rd – Bridge Out
Davis Rd
Doyline Koran
Fairview Point @ Evangeline Dr – passable
Golden Meadows
Hickory Ridge @ Coy Rd
Hwy 154, from Hwy 71 to Robinson Rd – Closed
Hwy 157 closed south of Hwy 527
Hwy 157 @ McKee Rd
Hwy 160 @ Webster Parish Line
Hwy 527 @ Goat Hill Road
Hwy 527 @ Ranch Town Rd
Hwy 527, From Hwy 71 to Cinnamon Ln – Closed
Hwy 71, From LA 4 to Kristi Rd – closed
Jamerson Rd, 3200 Blk – collapsed
Johnson Koran Rd, 3000 Blk
Landau @ Victoria’s Dr
Linton Bellevue
Linton Bellevue @ Deer Trail – Bridge Out
Linton Cutoff @ Beaver Lane – road closed
Linton Rd, 1500 Blk
Longhorn
Oilfield Rd
Oliver Rd
Pine Cone Dr.
Poole Rd @ Levee Board Rd
Poole Rd @ Swan Lake Rd
Pump Station Rd, 800 Blk
S Lakeshore @ W Lakeshore
Seven Pines Rd @ Pate Rd
Sligo @ Hal Sutton Dr
Welch Dr.
Winfield @ Princeton – Washed Out
The following roads closed in rural Caddo Parish are as followed: 12:30 p.m.
Hwy. 538 @ Crawford
Colquitt @ Twin Bridges
Linwood @ Barron
South Lakeshore east of Bradford
Land Avenue in Oil City
Curly Avenue in Oil City
Keithville-Kingston @ Hilltop
Keithville-Kingston @ Domino
Keithville-Kingston @ Barron
Mansfield @ Barron
I-49 north @ Hwy 530 exit closed
Hosston-Rodessa Road south of Rodessa
Pinehill @ Winchester (power line).
Road Closures in Natchitoches Parish:
LA 6; 3.3 Miles from US 71
LA 1226 at the intersection of US 71
LA 9; 3.3 Miles from US 71
Road Updates: Webster Parish
***Hwy 80 is now closed between Minden and Dixie Inn****
Hwy 80 from Bossier to Dixie Inn is open.
Hwy 80 from Minden to Bienville is open.
I-20 from Bienville to Bossier is open.
Hwy 528 is open.
Hwy 371 is open from Red River Parish to Arkansas.
Hwy 157, Hwy 160, & Hwy 2 at Sikes Ferry, Dorcheat Rd. North of Caney Lake is closed.
Hwy 159 is open.
Hwy 164 at Sibley to Doyline is closed. Hwy 164 from Doyline to Bossier is open.
Hwy 163 is closed.
Hwy 532 is open to Hwy 531.
Peachtree Rd from Stuckey Rd.
To Jack Martin Rd has washed.
Hwy 79 is open.
Dogwood Trail east of 884 is washed out.
Meadowbrook Lane is washed out.
Holomon Loop is washed out.
Carter Road is washed out.
Sand Plant Rd and Sand Plant at Harvey’s Barshop Rd. is washed out.
Topeka Trail is washed out.
Jack Martin Rd. at Dubberly city limits is washed out.
Yellow Pine Rd. is closed.
I20 Exit 44 ramps are closed.
Old Arcadia Rd is closed.
Methodist Camp Rd is closed.
Fuller Cemetery Rd. is closed.
Nursery Rd. at the bridge is closed.
Marathon Rd. is closed.
Newsome Rd. is washed out.
Allen Drive is closed.
Doc Steed Rd. is closed.
Lake Rd. is closed.
Newt Brown Rd. is closed.
Harold Montgomery Rd. is closed.
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The American Red Cross is opening a site to assist those affected by flash floods. The first location to open is in Bossier Parish at First Baptist Church of Haughton — 105 E. Washington Ave., Haughton LA 71037. The Red Cross is working with parish officials and partners regarding other sites.
Anyone evacuating should bring essential items for each member of the family:
- Prescriptions and emergency medications
- Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
- Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents
- Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
- Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
- Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
- Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you
- Books, games and other ways to entertain your family and yourself
- Public health regulations do not permit pets in shelters; service animals are permitted.
STAY SAFE
With more severe weather forecasted through the week, the Red Cross encourages everyone to prepare.
- Stay away from flood waters. If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankle, stop, turn around and go another way. If you come upon a flooded road while driving, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.
- Keep children and pets out of the water, as they are curious and can be harmed by flowing or contaminated water.
- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood danger.
For more information on what to do before, during and after a flood, please visitredcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID APPS
Have safety and first aid information at your fingertips. The Red Cross Emergency app features weather alerts, information on open Red Cross shelters, a toolkit with a flashlight, strobe light and alarm, and a one-touch “I’m Safe” button that lets you use social media outlets to let family and friends know you are okay. The apps include a Spanish language toggle switch and can be downloaded by visiting redcross.org/apps.
For more updates, follow the American Red Cross of Louisiana on Twitter at @LaRedCross1. You can also visit redcross.org/Louisiana or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
