Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 7:10am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Ashley and
Union Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 73.0 feet, Expect minor flooding to continue in the
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge for at least another week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 74.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 74.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 73.3 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Ashley, AR; Union, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA