Flood Warning issued April 21 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas…

Cache River Near Patterson affecting Jackson and Woodruff
Counties.

For the Cache River…including Patterson…Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Cache River near Patterson.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 8.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river
begins to flood.
At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to
flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the
low grounds along the river and tributaries.
At 10.0 feet, Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in
Jackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of
State Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18
near Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north
of State Highway 260.
At 10.5 feet, Water deep over Woodruff County Road 775 north of
HWY 260, and intersection of HWY 37 and HWY 18 east of Grubbs.
Water is encroaching on yards of homes on Pine Street in
Patterson. Many acres of cropland, pastures, and timber flooded in
Jackson and Woodruff counties.
At 11.0 feet, Water near homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Water
deep over Woodruff County Road 775. Water around camps along State
Highways 14 and 18 in Jackson County. Many acres of cropland,
pastures, and timberland flooded in Craighead, Jackson, and
Woodruff counties.
At 12.0 feet, Water near foundations of homes on Pine Street in
Patterson. Cabins and camps along State Highway 14, 18, and 33
flooded. State Highway 37 near Grubbs may be partially flooded.
Water may be on State Highway 33 between Gregory and Little Dixie.
Most unprotected farmlands flooded and some levees overtopped.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet by Friday morning (April 25).
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood