…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 Logan, Johnson 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 Monday the stage was 355.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 356.9
feet Thursday evening and remain between 356.0 and 356.9 feet
through Friday.
– Action stage is 355.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood