Weather Alert in Arkansas
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:25AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
AREAS AFFECTED: Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas... Cache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson Counties. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. At 10.0 feet, Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in Jackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of State Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18 near Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north of State Highway 260. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet early Friday morning (February 20). - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 930 AM CST.
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