An Emergency Preparedness meeting was held Thursday morning with various agencies in attendance to evaluate preparation, response, and rising river levels expected over the next few days.

The Logansport gauge on the Sabine River is forecasted to rise to 34.3 feet today, which is considered Major Flood Stage and higher than it has been since 2016 (when it crested at 35 feet.) There is at least some low potential for the river to crest a foot or two higher than this, and of course a higher crest has potential to cause even larger issues.

The image above shows what to expect over the next four days, with a possible crest on Monday around 35.7 feet.

Residents in low lying areas near the river such as Caraway Isle and Garretts Park in Logansport have already either evacuated, or are in the process of leaving now.

The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with EMS, Fire, and 911, is fully prepared to assist anyone needing assistance prior to the crest stage, and rescue, if needed, at any stage. The agencies have stated “they are sparing no resource or tool available to ensure the safety of everyone affected by this flooding.”

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury has also announced that sandbags are available and can be picked up at the DeSoto Parish Police Jury Road Barn in Grand Cane (behind the Airport), Logansport Fire Station, and Stonewall Fire Station.