Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:37AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 7:37am
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Union and
Ashley Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 76.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 77.1 feet.
- Forecast...The Ouachita River at Felsenthal is expected to
slowly fall to 74.7 feet by Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
77.1 feet on 03/12/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Ashley, AR; Union, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA