Flood Warning issued May 9 at 7:54PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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

Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Union, Calhoun and
Bradley Counties.

For the Ouachita River…including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia,
Camden, Thatcher L&D…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Ouachita River at Thatcher L&D.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 79.0 feet, Property in low lying areas needs to be
removed. Access roads to oil and gas rigs may be flooded. Levee
gates should be closed before the river reaches 80 feet. There is
minor flooding at this level.
At 80.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs at this level. Levee gates
should be closed to prevent the river from backing into Calion
Lake. Access to oil and gas rigs and to timber is flooded. There
is wide coverage of flooding in the river bottoms.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 80.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 81.5
feet by Sunday evening (May 11).
– Flood stage is 79.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood