SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana Task Force 3 is sending a Type 3 swift water team to Texas to help communities facing severe weather and flash flooding.

SHREVEPORT, La. - A lot of people are assessing the damage to their vehicles after Monday's flash flooding. The relentless rain caught some people off guard, especially in the Shreveport-Bossier area. 

SHREVEPORT, La.  — Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the Shreveport-Bossier area, leaving some roads impassable and prompting rescues as water quickly rose in parts of the region.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Another round of severe storms slammed the ArkLaTex late Tuesday night, compounding problems across the region with widespread flooding, downed trees, and power outages.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Severe weather continued to slam the ArkLaTex on Tuesday morning, triggering flash flooding and leaving behind a trail of minor damage and power outages.

The American Red Cross Louisiana Region is mobilizing disaster teams and urging residents to take immediate precautions as a slow-moving tropical storm could trigger severe, weeklong heavy rainfall and a life-threatening flash flooding threat across the state.

SHREVEPORT, La. — As the risk of flash flooding is still in the forecast, the American Red Cross is urging families across the ArkLaTex to be prepared and stay informed.Karen McCoy, executive director of the North Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross, says the key to safety starts with awareness, encouraging residents to monitor weather updates and identify evacuation routes ahead of time.McCoy emphasizes the importance of having an emergency “go kit” ready with essentials like medications, important documents, food, and water. She also reminds the public of a critical safety message: “Turn around, don’t drown,” warning that even a small amount of moving water can pose serious danger.If it floods, the Red Cross can open shelters and provide assistance to displaced families. Residents are encouraged to download the Red Cross Emergency App for real-time alerts, shelter locations, and safety information.