National Weather Service forecasters are predicting moderate to heavy rainfall this week across the four state region beginning Monday and continuing through early morning Thursday as storms pass through the region.

Current Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts show rainfall amounts, most of which is expected to fall through Wednesday, could range from five to seven inches with isolated amounts higher in some areas.

Officials say local waterways are at levels that can accept anticipated rainfall amounts, however flash flooding could occur in low lying land, streets and ditches during extended periods of rain and heavy rainfall.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker and Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver urge residents to be cautious when driving during heavy rains. Motorists are also urged to proceed at safe speeds and avoid driving through high water that may cover streets and roads.

Tuesday Night

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Wednesday

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

• Information provided by National Weather Service.