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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA

1042 AM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026



...Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues...



With the start of the 2026-2027 severe weather season fast 

approaching, the National Weather Service has partnered with the 

Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency 

Preparedness to designate the week of October 12th through October 

17th as Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is a safety 

campaign designed to help residents in the State of Louisiana 

prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. Even if you don't 

live or work in Louisiana, this is a good time for people anywhere 

in the Four State Region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas 

to learn about severe weather safety and review their severe weather 

safety plans. During this week, the National Weather Service will 

review the most important aspects of severe weather, and highlight 

safety rules. A special public information statement will be issued 

each day, along with various social media posts.



Today’s topic is...Flash Flooding.



Flash flooding is one of the biggest weather-related killers in the 

United States.



Few people realize the true power of water. Rapidly moving flood 

waters only six inches deep can knock an adult off their feet. Two 

feet of water can lift approximately 3000 pounds, which is the 

weight of an average sized vehicle. Vehicles crossing a flooded 

roadway can lose traction with the road, actually floating in some 

cases. In some cases, water can erode the earth underneath a road, 

causing it to wash out. If a vehicle becomes overturned, it can fill 

with water, endangering the lives of its occupants. Flash flood 

statistics indicate that half of the annual flood-related fatalities 

are vehicle-related. 



So how can we stay safe from the dangers associated with flash 

flooding?



Avoid low-lying areas that are prone to flooding. Don't camp or park 

your vehicle along streams and washes. If your vehicle is suddenly 

caught in rising water, leave it immediately and move to higher 

ground. 



Be especially cautious at night when it is more difficult to 

recognize the dangers of flash flooding.



Lastly, never attempt to cross areas where water covers the road.

Remember the first safety rule of flash flooding, turn around, don't 

drown.



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