Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:03PM CDT until April 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 7:03pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...
Black River At Pocahontas affecting Randolph County.
For the Black River...including Corning, Pocahontas, Black Rock...
Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black River at Pocahontas.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river east
and south of Pocahontas will be impacted by high water. Equipment
and livestock should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening (April 26).
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
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 Saturday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Randolph, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR