Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 7:46PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 5:46pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...
White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas 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 Clarendon.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, River flows in many side channels and
creates islands between the river and sloughs and creeks. Flooding
of cropland and timber is occurring. Portions of the National
Wildlife Refuge downstream of Clarendon flooding.
At 28.0 feet, Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Roads
to homes and cabins in lower Maddox Bay area off Highway 146 south
of Clarendon impassible.
At 30.0 feet, Clarendon storm sewer should be closed to keep river
from backing up outflow pipe. Extensive flooding in the delta.
Most cropland and timber in bottoms are flooded. Much of the
National Wildlife Refuge land downstream of Clarendon will be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 29.8 feet over the next several days.
- 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 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Arkansas, AR; Monroe, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR