Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 5:40pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...
White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties.
For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown,
Des Arc, Clarendon...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Augusta.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and
Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts.
At 28.0 feet, Roads in Henry Gray Hurricane Lake Wildlife
Management area flooded. Thousands of acres of cultivated land
flooded in White and Woodruff counties.
At 30.0 feet, Thousands of acres of farm ground flooded. County
roads on both sides of the river are flooded, including County
Road 871 and 899.
At 32.0 feet, Thousands of acres of cropland and farm roads are
flooded in White and Woodruff counties. Water is isolating homes
and camps along the river in White and Woodruff counties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 32.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady in minor
flood stage at 32.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 26.0 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Friday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Area Description:
White, AR; Woodruff, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR