…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 6:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of by
29.5 feet Tuesday morning (February 25).
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood