Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 9:35am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Black River At Black Rock affecting Lawrence, Jackson and
Independence Counties.
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 Black Rock.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low lying cultivated land and pastures in
Lawrence, Jackson, and Independence counties flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently at 17.8 feet. It is
expected to drop to 16.3 feet Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Sunday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Independence, AR; Jackson, AR; Lawrence, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR