red river flooding

The National Weather Service has again adjusted the projected crest for the Red River in Shreveport.

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington and officials from Bossier City, Bossier Parish Police Jury, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and others met Saturday morning to assess the Red River flooding and implement planning to aid and assist those affected by the high waters.

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal authorized the activation of up to 200 Louisiana National Guardsmen on State Active Duty to support flood response efforts in Northwest Louisiana and assist local, parish and state emergency officials.

Residents of several apartment complexes in Shreveport may be forced to evacuate.

The latest Red River crest prediction is causing more residents to evacuate as water makes its way into their homes.

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.

KEEL's Gary Watson took to the skies Friday morning, June 5 for a unique perspective of the rising Red River.

Check here for a list of the latest road closures caused by the Red River flood.

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.

A horse that had retreated to higher ground off East 70th Street ended up being trapped by rising water and had to be rescued.