…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas…
White River At Clarendon affecting Arkansas and Monroe 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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4
feet just after midnight tonight (May 10).
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood