…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas…
Black River At Black Rock affecting Independence, Jackson and
Lawrence Counties.
Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Bradley, Calhoun and
Union Counties.
For the Black River…including Corning, Pocahontas, Black Rock…
Minor flooding is forecast.
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 Monday afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 79.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 77.0 feet
Thursday evening.
– Flood stage is 79.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood