…The Flood Warning is extended 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 Thursday, May 29.
* 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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.5
feet by early Sunday afternoon (May 25).
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood