…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas…
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Logan
and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* 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 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 355.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to slowly rise to a crest of
356.9 feet early Monday afternoon. The river will then remain
near that level through Tuesday. Interests along the river
should continue to closely monitor forecast updates.
– Action stage is 355.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
