Flood Warning issued May 14 at 8:02PM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flood Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Observed
Urgency
Immediate
Description 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...

White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties.

For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown,
Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Clarendon.

* WHEN...Until Thursday, May 22.

* 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.
At 28.0 feet, Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Roads
to homes and cabins in lower Maddox Bay area off Highway 146 south
of Clarendon impassible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to a stage of 27.3
by Friday evening (May 16), but remain in minor flood stage.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction 
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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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 Thursday evening at 815 PM CDT.
Area Description
Arkansas, AR; Monroe, AR
Sent
05/14/2025 20:02
Effective
05/14/2025 20:02
Onset
05/14/2025 20:02
Expires
05/15/2025 20:15
Ends
05/22/2025 01:00
Sender Name
NWS Little Rock AR
Affected Zones