Shreveport, LA – A flash flood warning continues for several counties across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana as heavy rains trigger dangerous flooding. The alert, which remains in effect until 2 AM CDT Saturday, April 5, impacts residents in areas such as Red River and Bowie counties in Northeast Texas, McCurtain County in Southeast Oklahoma, and Miller, Little River, Sevier, Howard, and Hempstead counties in Southwest Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, these regions have experienced significant rainfall, leading to rising floodwaters. Authorities urge residents to avoid walking or driving through flooded areas. The warning affects over 160,000 people, including 96 schools and nine hospitals.
As the weather system continues to move through, residents are advised to seek higher ground immediately if flooding begins. Emergency management officials are monitoring the situation closely, and flood risks are expected to persist in the coming hours. For the latest updates, locals are encouraged to stay tuned to weather advisories and follow local emergency instructions.
