Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office

06/17/2026

NWS Shreveport

1127 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

Flood Watch

Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Nacogdoches-
Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Columbia, Dry Prong, Hemphill, Winnfield,
Many, Colfax, Montgomery, Grayson, Lufkin, Zwolle, Midway, Jena,
Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Pleasant Hill, Olla, Pineland, Clarks,
and Natchitoches

1127 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Caldwell, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn and east
Texas, including the following counties, Angelina, Nacogdoches,
Sabine and San Augustine.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur move north and east
towards Central Louisiana overnight into early Thursday, rainfall
associated with this decaying system could produce periods of
excessive, heavy rainfall across portions of extreme Deep East
Texas into West Central and East Central Louisiana. While the
heaviest rainfall is forecast to remain south and east of the
Flood Watch area through Thursday Evening, any westward shift to
the track of the decaying storm could result in additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches. Given how wet soils currently
are across these areas, any heavy rainfall could result in
additional flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

06/17/2026

NPSO: Deputies, LSP, Respond to Vehicle/Tree Crash on La. Hwy 485

Robeline-On Tuesday evening, at approximately 11:58pm, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #7 were dispatched by NATCOM 911 Center to a reported private vehicle/tree crash in the 4300 block of La. Hwy 485 near Spanish Lake according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Initial reports could not confirm entrapment or injuries which initiated fire rescue being paged out for response.

Deputies arrived on scene, discovering that the sole-occupant of the 2026 Nissan Sentra and her dog were uninjured.

Troopers assigned to LSP Troop-E worked the crash.

The vehicle was recovered by a local towing service.

La. DOTD responded to clear the roadway.

Deputy Sgt. B. Keyser responded on behalf of the NPSO.

06/16/2026

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL012026
400 PM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026
..DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING CONTINUES OVER PORTIONS OF TEXAS AND LOUISIANA FROM POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE ONE......TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOUISIANA
COAST...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.3N 97.6W
ABOUT 35 MI...60 KM SSW OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM SW OF LAKE CHARLES LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Tropical Storm Warning is issued for the coast of Louisiana from
Sabine Pass to Morgan City.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Sabine Pass to Morgan City

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Sargent to Sabine Pass

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected within the warning area, in this case within 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 12-24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude
27.3 North, longitude 97.6 West. The system is moving toward the
northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion with an
increase in forward speed is anticipated over the next couple of
days. The disturbance should move offshore the Texas coast tonight,
move roughly parallel to the upper Texas coast on Wednesday and
move back inland in extreme eastern Texas or southwestern Louisiana
late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher
gusts. The disturbance is forecast to gradually strengthen and
could become a tropical storm early on Wednesday. Weakening is
anticipated on Thursday after the system moves back over land.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).

06/16/2026

North Louisiana Crime Lab Message Concerning Dangerous Narcotic “Cychlorphine” Circulating in North La. Parishes Including Natchitoches Parish

The North Louisiana Crime Lab provides forensic science services to assist law enforcement agencies in the analysis of evidence. The lab works in coordination with the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory system and supports criminal investigations through scientific testing and expert analysis.

The North Louisiana Crime Lab continues to monitor the emergence of cychlorphine, a powerful synthetic opioid that has now been detected in multiple North Louisiana parishes.

Since our first detection in March 2026 in a case from Caddo Parish, additional cychlorphine-positive submissions have been identified from DeSoto, Ouachita, and Natchitoches Parishes.

Laboratory analysis has confirmed cychlorphine in several counterfeit tablet types, including:

💊 Blue "M30" tablets
💊 Green "M15" tablets
💊 Pink "K56" tablets
💊 Yellow "T259" tablets
💊 White "M367" tablets

These tablets are made to resemble legitimate prescription medications, but appearances can be dangerously misleading.

⚠️ The reality is simple: there is no way to know what is contained in an illicit pill purchased on the street. Counterfeit tablets may contain potent synthetic opioids, including cychlorphine, that can significantly increase the risk of overdose and death.

🔹 ONE PILL CAN KILL.

The NLCL will continue monitoring drug trends throughout our region and sharing information that helps protect our communities.

06/16/2026

LOUISIANA LAW: HEADLIGHTS ON WHEN WIPERS ON

If your windshield wipers are in continuous use due to rain, mist, or other precipitation, Louisiana law requires you to turn on your headlights. Louisiana Revised Statute 32:301 requires motorists to display lighted lamps when weather conditions reduce visibility or when precipitation necessitates the continuous use of windshield wipers.

Headlights are not just for helping you see—they help other drivers see you.

Remember: Turn on headlights whenever wipers are continuously operating. Use low-beam headlights during rain and fog. Don't rely solely on daytime running lights, as they may not activate taillights. Increase following distance and reduce speed during wet weather. Stay alert for standing water and reduced visibility.

06/16/2026

NPSO And Natchitoches OEP Monitoring Reports From NWS Shreveport And National Hurricane Center on Potential Tropical Cyclone

BULLETIN

Potential Tropical Cyclone One Advisory Number 1

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL012026
1000 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026
..VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED FROM POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE ONE....


SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.0N 98.0W
ABOUT 65 MI...105 KM SW OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
ABOUT 360 MI...580 KM SW OF LAKE CHARLES LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the northwestern
Gulf Coast from Sargent, Texas to Morgan City, Louisiana.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Sargent to Morgan City

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 24 to 36 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the disturbance was centered near
latitude 27.0 North, longitude 98.0 West. The system is moving
toward the northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion
with an increase in forward speed is anticipated over the next
couple of days. The disturbance should move offshore the Texas
coast tonight or early Wednesday, move roughly parallel to the upper
Texas coast later on Wednesday and move back inland in extreme
eastern Texas or southwestern Louisiana late Wednesday or early
Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
The disturbance is forecast to gradually strengthen and could become
a tropical storm early on Wednesday. Weakening is anticipated on
Thursday after the system moves back on land.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

06/16/2026

Traffic Advisory La. Hwy 119 Near Kerry Loop

Derry-At 7:35pm, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Louisiana State Police are on the scene of a private vehicle/tree crash on La. Hwy 119 near Kerry Loop, west of Derry according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The driver of the 2020 Chevrolet Trax is reportedly uninjured.

Traffic is being diverted around the Kerry Loop to avoid the crash scene.

The road is blocked. La. DOTD is currently enroute with heavy equipment to clear the road.

If you are traveling this evening, drive carefully, wear your seat belts, pay attention to the road and avoid distractions.

Deputy Sgt. B. Keyser is on scene on behalf of the NPSO.

06/15/2026

There is an increased risk for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the majority of the region today and tonight, particularly deep east Texas into Louisiana. New rainfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are possible. Within the Moderate Risk area, there is a 40% chance of flash flooding within 25 miles of any given location.

06/15/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
921 PM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026

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Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-Red River-
Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-Caldwell-
La Salle-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-
Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Winnfield, Dry Prong, Minden, Monroe,
Marshall, Henderson, Springhill, Coushatta, Columbia, Ringgold,
Hemphill, Lufkin, Zwolle, Pineland, Olla, Clarks, San Augustine,
Stonewall, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Grayson, Jena, Shreveport,
Bernice, Many, Logansport, Pleasant Hill, Jonesboro, Colfax,
Farmerville, Mansfield, Jacksonville, Rusk, Natchitoches, Arcadia,
Ruston, Longview, Center, Martin, Homer, Midway, Tyler, Jefferson,
Carthage, Gibsland, Bossier City, and Haynesville

921 PM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant,
Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River,
Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn and Texas, including the following
counties, Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches,
Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby and Smith.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A weak surface front will remain stationary across East Texas and
North Louisiana through Tuesday. Periods of showers and
thunderstorms, some containing heavy rainfall, will develop
tonight through Tuesday across the watch area. These showers and
thunderstorms will be efficient rainfall producers, with rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches expected, with isolated higher amounts
in excess of 5 inches possible, much of which may fall in a short
period of time. Thus, the potential for at least localized flash
flooding will exist across portions of East Texas and North
Louisiana through Tuesday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

06/15/2026

Update: All lanes clear.

Traffic Advisory I-49 northbound near mile marker #142 Posey Road Exit Area

Natchitoches-At 6:55pm, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS are responding to a single-vehicle roll-over crash with what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries on I-49 northbound near mile marker #142 north of the Posey Road exit, north of Natchitoches according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

There is road blockage.

If you are traveling through the area, drive carefully and avoid distractions. The scene is active.

Deputies are diverting traffic onto the Posey Road off ramp then back onto the on-ramp to continue northbound to avoid the crash scene.

Louisiana State Police, Troop E, is investigating the crash.

Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #6 also responded.