…The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas…
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Johnson
and Logan Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…Until early Friday morning.
* 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 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 356.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fluctuate between 356.0
and 356.4 feet through Wednesday morning before beginning to
fall.
– Action stage is 355.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood