…The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Arkansas…
White River At Des Arc affecting Prairie County.
For the Lower White River…including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown,
Des Arc, Clarendon…elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…White River at Des Arc.
* WHEN…From this morning to Friday, February 14.
* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Many acres of farmland flooded within the
levees. Water is backing up Bayou Des Arc and Cypress Bayou.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9
feet early Sunday afternoon.
– Action stage is 23.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood