Shreveport’s National Weather Service branch has issued a flood warning for the Ouachita River in Monroe, Louisiana.
The Ouachita River’s current river stage is at 30 feet.
It is expected to rise more than 12 feet over the next few days.
By Tuesday, the river will be at 42 feet, two feet over the flood stage.
The areas expected to flood are the Bawcomville, Moon Lake, Forsythe and Lazarre recreational areas.
When the flooding begins, these areas will be closed. They will remain closed until the area is safe to use again.
The National Weather Service warns residents to not drive vehicles through flooded waterways, use caution when walking near flooded riverbanks and do not wade or swim through flooded rivers and bayous.