…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas…
Black River At Black Rock affecting Independence, Jackson and
Lawrence 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 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farm ground along
east bank begins to flood.
At 17.0 feet, Low lying cultivated land and pastures in Lawrence,
Jackson, and Independence counties flood.
At 20.0 feet, Agricultural land is flooding along both banks of
the river in Lawrence, Independence, and Jackson counties. Minor
flooding in Powhatan Community and Courthouse State Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 18.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 18.0 feet by
Sunday evening (February 23), but remain in minor flood
stage.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
