Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 10:33AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 8:33am
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 8:45am
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, Monroe,
Columbia...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 72.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Saturday was 72.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 72.4 feet this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
72.5 feet on 02/03/1995.
- 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 Sunday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Ashley, AR; Union, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA