…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas…
Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Union, Calhoun and
Bradley Counties.
For the Ouachita River…including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia,
Camden, Thatcher L&D…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Ouachita River at Thatcher L&D.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 80.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs at this level. Levee
gates should be closed to prevent the river from backing into
Calion Lake. Access to oil and gas rigs and to timber is flooded.
There is wide coverage of flooding in the river bottoms.
At 83.0 feet, Access to oil and gas rigs and to timber is flooded.
Calhoun County Road 131 is completely under water leading to old
Lock 8 river access.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 82.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is cresting today and is expected to
fall to 79.1 feet Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 79.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
