Louisiana Downs threatened by flooding

DaTruth · #1 10-31-2009, 03:50 PM

A major storm system passed through this area on Thursday and dumped 5-6 inches of rain. We already had close to 15 inches of rain in October prior to the latest rain, so the ground was already saturated and creeks and bayous were high before Thursday's storm.

My home is high and dry, but I had the unfortunate experience of a F2 tornado hitting my office building on Thursday. Nobody was hurt as the building withstood the winds, but cars in the office parking lot were damaged. The glass on my rear and driver's side windows was shattered, and I've got a hundred or so dents on my car from flying debris. I'm still waiting to hear from the adjuster.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...of-I-49-closed

Voluntary evacuations in place; lanes of I-49 closed

By Kelsey McKinney • kelseymckinney@gannett.com • October 31, 2009

Authorities viewed video showing overtopping of the Red Chute Bayou and Flat River guideline levee this morning — a day earlier than they expected, said Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker.

“We’re still working the levees like mad,” Walker said of overnight and continued efforts to sandbag the levee. “But the water is rising so quickly. It would be prudent to expect that things will get much worse.”

Thirty members of the National Guard and four high-water vehicles have been dispatched to assist Bossier authorities.

Meanwhile in Caddo Parish, flooding from Wallace Lake forced the closure of one northbound lane and one southbound lane, restricting traffic to one lane in each direction.

Walker strongly recommended the 25,000 or more residents by flooding in the northeast corner of Bossier City and south of Sligo Road evacuate. “Find yourself a nice hotel.”

Or seek shelter at Platt Elementary School, US Highway 80, and former Parkway High School, located on Panther Driver.

South Bossier residents trapped by high waters, can call the Bossier sheriff's office at (318) 965-2203. The agency has boats in the area as does the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, according to a Bossier sheriff's office news release.

He also warned potential sightseers to stay out of flooded areas.

“The elevation (at and around Harrah’s Louisiana Downs) is such that they’d be significantly impacted,” Walker said of the casino and horse track.

If a significant breach happens, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs could be five to eight feet underwater.

deltagulf · #2 10-31-2009, 04:23 PM

well good luck and hope everything turns out ok.

Travis Stone · #3 10-31-2009, 05:14 PM

I am about about one mile from the track, but much much less than that from where the water is tipping over the top. They've restricted traffic flow in my development to residence only ... it's a rather uncertain time as no one seems to have definitive answers. If the levee gives way, they're saying anywhere from a few to feet to six or more of water in this immediate area. Last I hear the chances of the thing breaking were 50/50.

Left Bank · #4 10-31-2009, 06:13 PM

Do you own a boat,Noah?

Cannon Shell · #5 10-31-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I am about about one mile from the track, but much much less than that from where the water is tipping over the top. They've restricted traffic flow in my development to residence only ... it's a rather uncertain time as no one seems to have definitive answers. If the levee gives way, they're saying anywhere from a few to feet to six or more of water in this immediate area. Last I hear the chances of the thing breaking were 50/50.

Good luck

deltagulf · #6 10-31-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I am about about one mile from the track, but much much less than that from where the water is tipping over the top. They've restricted traffic flow in my development to residence only ... it's a rather uncertain time as no one seems to have definitive answers. If the levee gives way, they're saying anywhere from a few to feet to six or more of water in this immediate area. Last I hear the chances of the thing breaking were 50/50.

yea travis good luck i know how that is i was in the middle of katrina.

Theatrical · #7 10-31-2009, 07:34 PM

We are about 70 miles NE of LaD and to say the area is saturated is a gross understatement. My horses love their stalls, but it is so nasty and muddy, they are congregating in the three driest stalls we have. This area can't take much more, rain wise.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #8 10-31-2009, 08:00 PM

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Danzig · #9 10-31-2009, 08:25 PM

i'm in southeast arkansas. we've set several records now for rainfall, with several counties having the wettest october ever. i had to take a detour coming home yesterday due to high water. typically it takes me ten minutes to travel to work, one time this spring it took forty five minutes because of high water and downed trees. one of our accounts was hit by a thursday tornado, with about 20-odd rail cars tipped over off their wheels. hell of a sight with them all laying on their sides next to the tracks. but the worst isn't over with rivers rising due to water flowing from up north. hope everyone gets thru the latest bad weather ok.

Travis Stone · #10 11-01-2009, 04:44 PM

I just took the dog to the park .. there were trees that rivaled Belmont's paddock tree in size and scope completely toppled over from the the tornados.

As for the water... they say there may have been a failure in the levee about 1/3 of a mile from my house. We'll see. No fun.

Left Bank · #11 11-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Just head to the liquor store,get plenty of booze,and put on Led Zeppelin and get f_ _ ked up! "If it keeps on rain'in',levee's gonna break..."