The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Arkansa
S: White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties. For the Lower White Riverincluding Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, ClarendonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Clarendon.
When: Until Tuesday, July 15.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, River flows in many side channels and creates islands between the river and sloughs and creeks. Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Portions of the National Wildlife Refuge downstream of Clarendon flooding.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet this afternoon (July 6). - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM CDT.