Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 5:45pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 5:45pm
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...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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.
At 10.5 feet, Water deep over Woodruff County Road 775 north of
HWY 260, and intersection of HWY 37 and HWY 18 east of Grubbs.
Water is encroaching on yards of homes on Pine Street in
Patterson. Many acres of cropland, pastures, and timber flooded in
Jackson and Woodruff counties.
At 11.0 feet, Water near homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Water
deep over Woodruff County Road 775. Water around camps along State
Highways 14 and 18 in Jackson County. Many acres of cropland,
pastures, and timberland flooded in Craighead, Jackson, and
Woodruff counties.
At 12.0 feet, Water near foundations of homes on Pine Street in
Patterson. Cabins and camps along State Highway 14, 18, and 33
flooded. State Highway 37 near Grubbs may be partially flooded.
Water may be on State Highway 33 between Gregory and Little Dixie.
Most unprotected farmlands flooded and some levees overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet by Sunday morning (April 27).
- 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.
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:
Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR