Cross Lake at Shreveport, LA

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 176 ftSevere flooding occurs, and several homes on Cross Lake will flood. Homeowners in flood-prone areas must expedite flood preparations.
• 175 ftSeveral lake homes flood. Homeowners in flood-prone areas must expedite flood preparations.
• 174 ftModerate flooding occurs. A church in the lowlands begins to flood, and several homes are theatened.
• 173 ftMinor flooding occurs. Lowland parks and secondary roadways adjacent to the lake begin to flood. Boats should be removed from boathouses to prevent damage to both boats and boathouses, as the boats will rise with the high water. Also the Shreveport Water Treatment Plant opens the gates from the lake to control flooding as well. Expect the gates to remain open until the lake recedes to near the 171.1 foot conservation pool stage.

Highest crests on record

1. 177.02 ft — March 10, 2016
2. 176.7 ft — April 15, 1991
3. 175.5 ft — June 27, 1986
4. 174.73 ft — April 5, 1999
5. 174.7 ft — April 7, 1999

Recent crests: 173.24 ft (May 1, 2016) · 177.02 ft (March 10, 2016) · 174.7 ft (April 7, 1999) · 174.73 ft (April 5, 1999) · 173.94 ft (April 6, 1997)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Bayou Pierre at Shreveport, LA
• McCain Creek near Blanchard, LA
• Shettleworth Bayou near Blanchard, LA
• Paw Paw Bayou near Greenwood, LA
• Twelvemile Bayou near Dixie, LA
• Cross Bayou at Hwy 80 West of Greenwood, LA
• Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau, LA
• Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn, LA