Here are some of the developments today in the flooding situation in Caddo Parish:
A band of thunderstorms that moved through the area overnight dropped only one-tenth of an inch of rain in most areas of the city. The front split before it go to the metro area. Rainfall amounts were higher to the south -- 1.5 inches in Coushatta -- and to the north -- half an inch.
City officials are cautiously optimistic there will be no property flooding from Cross Lake. The lake is out of its banks but the tributaries that feed it have crested and no homes have flooded. The lake is expected to crest one foot above flood stage.
The situation is much worse around Wallace Lake in south Caddo Parish. Some homes around the lake are flooded and others have water surrounding them. The lake is not expected to crest until it is four feet above flood stage.
Several roads are still closed due to floodwaters around Wallace Lake. All streets are reported open in Shreveport, although city crews are sawing up trees that fell during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning's storm. All streets in Bossier City are open.
The Red Cross send damage assessment teams around the city. Officials are looking to see if the amount of flood damage in Shreveport is enough to qualify for state and federal assistance in the cleanup.
All vehicles that were towed in Shreveport because they were abandoned due to flooding are being taken to Shreveport Central Storage at 5240 Greenwood Road. People can call the business at 631-7225 to make arrangements to pick up their vehicle or to have it towed somewhere else. The owners of the vehicles are responsible for the towing fees.
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