Flood Warning for White, AR; Woodruff, AR
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts. Where: White River at Augusta. When: From late Wednesday night to early Friday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas... White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
White River at Augusta.
WHEN
From late Wednesday night to early Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet early Thursday morning (June 25). It will then fall below flood stage later Thursday morning (June 25). Flood stage is 26.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 Wednesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.