Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 8:15PM CDT until April 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 6:15pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...
St Francis River Diversion Ditch at Madison
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
L'Anguille River at Palestine
For the Saint Francis River...including Saint Francis, Lake City,
Madison...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the L'anguille River...including Palestine...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Most lowland inside the levee system is
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Area Description:
Clay, AR; Greene, AR; Dunklin, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN