* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in north central Louisiana, Jackson, Lincoln and Union. In northwest Louisiana, Bienville and Claiborne. * WHEN...Until 245 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ruston, Grambling, Arcadia, Gibsland, Dubach, Choudrant, Simsboro, Vienna, Athens, Lisbon, Mount Lebanon, Mount Zion, Corinth, Unionville, Aycock, Shiloh, Lake Clairborne, D Arbonne and Spring Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Lake Claiborne State Park is located in Louisiana, not Missouri. The park covers 643 acres and includes a 6,400-acre lake. The lake offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and boating, and the park has several hiking trails and a disc golf course. The park also has a beach area for swimming and a picnic area for visitors.
One of the main attractions of Lake Claiborne State Park is the lake itself, which is known for its clear water and diverse fish population. Anglers can catch a variety of fish, including bass, crappie, and catfish. The park offers boat rentals and a fishing pier for those who don't have their own boats.
In addition to the lake, the park has several hiking trails that offer scenic views of the surrounding area. The trails range in difficulty from easy to moderate and are suitable for all ages.
Interesting facts about Lake Claiborne State Park include that it was created in the 1970s when the Sparta Aquifer was discovered, and it is named after John Claiborne, a Louisiana congressman who helped secure funding for the park.
The best time of year to visit Lake Claiborne State Park is in the spring and fall when the weather is mild, and the foliage is at its peak. Summers can be hot and humid, and winter weather can be unpredictable.
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