…The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas…
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Logan, Johnson and
Franklin Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 355.5 feet, the river remains in its banks, but
access to Okane Island may be cut off.
At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands along the
river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas
fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and
livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in
Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut
off access to a nearby residence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 356.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain near 356.7 feet
through Saturday morning and then begin falling Saturday
afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below action stage
early Tuesday morning.
– Action stage is 355.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood