…The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Arkansas…
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Johnson, Logan and
Franklin Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS…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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 356.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain below flood stage
but above action stage until further notice.
– Action stage is 355.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood