The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansa
S: White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White 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 Augusta.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts. At 28.0 feet, Roads in Henry Gray Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management area flooded. Thousands of acres of cultivated land flooded in White and Woodruff counties. At 30.0 feet, Thousands of acres of farm ground flooded. County roads on both sides of the river are flooded, including County Road 871 and 899.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7 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.