Flooding Threat
It seems so ironic that, just last year, many tackle dealers in Louisiana and Texas suffered due to record-low lake levels. Many boat ramps were closed because the water was so low. Now, these dealers are suffering because of too much water. Many reservoirs in Texas have ramps that are closed due to high water levels. Public ramps along the Red River in Shreveport and Bossier City are also closed. Landowners and farmers along the Red are also keeping a wary eye on Lake Texoma. It is dangerously close to spilling over, which would result in a significant and potentially dangerous rise to the already rain-swollen river. If you must launch anywhere along Red River, or any flooded waterway, exercise extreme caution. It is not unusual for large debris, such as mature trees, to be swept away by the tremendous currents spawned by such flooding. Whirlpools along bridge pilings, jetties, and inlets can also pose a grave threat to boaters. Heed all watches and warnings and stay safe!
