The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for northwest Louisiana following the consistent rainfall since Monday.

This flood watch will remain in effect until Wednesday afternoon. According to the NWS, the flooding is being caused by excessive rainfall.

This excessive rainfall could result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and poorly drained areas.

Due to this flood warning cities and parishes across northwest Louisiana are providing sandbags.

Where can you find sandbags?

Bossier Parish

The Bossier Police Jury is advising residents of Bossier Parish that they can pick up sandbags from the following locations beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, due to the excessive rainfall.

Locations include:

• Highway Department, 410 Mayfield, Benton, 318-965-3752

• South Bossier Fire District #2, 1325 Robinson Rd., Elm Grove, 318-987-2555

• Haughton Fire District #1, 4494 Hwy 80, Haughton, 318-949-9440

• Town of Plain Dealing, 205 W. Palmetto, Plain Dealing

• Town of Haughton, 120 W. McKinley Ave, Haughton, 318-949-9401

Bossier City

Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler and Public Work Director Wade Rich announced Tuesday that if citizens need sandbags the city will be handing them out to citizens in need.

Sandbags can be picked up starting on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Chandler’s office said, “As always Bossier City Officials encourage all citizens to be safe while driving and do not drive into areas that has a deep accumulation of water. Stay safe… turn around -don’t drown.”

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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

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