The Red River is now expected to crest above 37 feet in Shreveport, according to the National Weather Service's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service's latest observation as of 4PM today.
With the Red River now predicted to crest at 36.5 feet by Sunday afternoon, the City of Shreveport has decided to cancel some events at venues that would take citizens near the river this weekend.
As of this morning, the National Weather Service's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service says the Red River will now crest in Shreveport at 36.5 feet by Sunday afternoon.
UPDATE: Shreveport police say the portion of Clyde Fant Parkway between Crockett Street and Shreveport-Barksdale Highway will be shut down starting at 7:00 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, the Red River is now expected to crest at 35.5 feet by mid-morning Saturday.