Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in several parishes across the state as a result of severe weather and flooding.
Louisiana joins the states of Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan in declaring an emergency in response to a wave of flooding areas across central and southern USA that has left 6 people dead.
The Louisiana emergency declaration is for Avoyelles, Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Grant, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides Parishes as concerns grow regarding river flooding.
The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is at 15.95 feet but is expected to rise to over 18 feet (major flood stage) over the coming days.
As of 27 February the Red River at Grand Ecore stood at 34.28 feet and was expected to rise to over 39 feet later this week.

“We typically see these types of river issues develop during this time of year,” said Gov. Edwards.
“Recent heavy rains in Louisiana and other parts of the country with rivers that impact Louisiana has increased the urgency to prepare for this emergency. Many parishes in north Louisiana are taking action now. We urge the public to do the same if you live or work in an area where river flooding is a concern. Heavy rain and possible severe weather are possible again this week.”
The rising water is due to the flooding of the Red River Valley. Residents are encouraged to monitor information and resources provided by GOHSEP, local emergency managers, the National Weather Service (NWS) and local media to track possible flooding or severe weather.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways and not remove or drive around flood barricades.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry advises farmers to start taking the necessary precautions now to protect their livestock and equipment.
Flood Summary
Locations
B - Jefferson, OH (United States)
C - Belmont, OH (United States)
D - Cincinnati (United States)
E - Point Pleasant, WV (United States)
F - Marseilles (United States)
G - Peotone (United States)
H - Fairplain (United States)
I - Croton Township (United States)
J - Lansing (United States)
K - Elkhart (United States)
L - Goshen (United States)
M - South Bend (United States)
N - Janesville (United States)
O - Rockwall (United States)
P - White Rock Creek (United States)
Q - Stilwell (United States)
R - Sodus Township (United States)
S - Orangeville (Canada)
T - Brantford (Canada)
U - Niles (United States)
V - Chatham-Kent (Canada)
W - Kalamazoo (United States)
X - Union County, Kentucky (United States)
Y - Simpson County, Kentucky (United States)
Z - Camden, Arkansas (United States)
- Watseka, IL, USA (United States)
- Grand Ecore, Louisiana (United States)
Magnitude
Ohio River at Cincinnati - February 18 to February 18, 2018
Ohio River at Pomeroy, Ohio - February 19 to February 19, 2018
Ohio River, Point Pleasant, WV, - February 19 to February 19, 2018
Thames river at Chatham-Kent, Ontario - February 25 to February 25, 2018
Ouachita River at Camden, Arkansas - February 26 to February 26, 2018
- 40.9 feet – 60.3 feet (moderate flood stage) – 9.7 feet – 26.8 feet – 50.49 feet
Ohio River, Cincinnati - February 26 to February 26, 2018
St Josephs River, South Bend, Indiana - February 26 to February 26, 2018
St Josephs River, Elkhart, Indiana - February 26 to February 26, 2018
Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam, Kentucky / Indiana - February 26 to February 26, 2018
Meridian, Mississippi - February 25 to February 26, 2018
Jackson, Mississippi - February 25 to February 26, 2018
Cincinnati, Ohio - February 24 to February 25, 2018
Louisville, Kentucky - February 24 to February 25, 2018
Evansville, Indiana - February 24 to February 25, 2018
Lansing/Capital City, Michigan, USA - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Grand Rapids/Kent Co Michigan, USA - February 20 to February 21, 2018
South Bend/St.Joseph Co., Indiana, USA - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Chicago/O'Hare, Illinois, USA - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Lurgan Beach, Ontario, Canada - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Lucknow, Ontario, Canada - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada - February 20 to February 21, 2018
Illinois River at Morris, Illinois, USA - February 21 to February 21, 2018
Muskegon River at Croton Dam, USA - February 21 to February 21, 2018
Grand River at Lansing, Indiana, USA - February 21 to February 21, 2018
St Joseph River at Elkhart, Indiana, USA - February 22 to February 22, 2018
Elkhart River at Goshen, Indiana, USA - February 21 to February 21, 2018
St. Joseph River, Niles, Indiana, USA - February 21 to February 21, 2018
Sugar River at Albany, Wisconsin - February 21 to February 21, 2018
Calcasieu River near Glenmora, Louisiana - February 27 to February 27, 2018
Red River at Grand Ecore, Louisiana - February 27 to February 27, 2018
Damages
Ohio - February 16 to February 20, 2018
USA - February 19 to February 26, 2018
Ontario, Canada - February 19 to February 23, 2018
USA - February 19 to February 23, 2018
Estimated figure - no official overall figures are available for the USA
Related Links
- USA – Rising Rivers Cause Flooding in Ohio and West Virginia
- USA and Canada – 2 Dead, 1 Missing as Rivers Overflow in Midwest and Ontario
- USA – 6 Dead as Flooding in Central and Southern States Worsens
- Canada – Chatham-Kent Declares Emergency as Thames River Rises
- USA – Rising Rivers Prompt Louisiana to Declare State of Emergency