…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas…
White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties.
For the Lower White River…including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown,
Des Arc, Clarendon…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…White River at Clarendon.
* WHEN…Until Tuesday, March 18.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is currently at 27.2 feet and is
expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
Additional rainfall is in the forecast, therefore, additional
rises are possible.
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood