Weather Alert in Arkansas
Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 8:16PM CDT until May 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
AREAS AFFECTED: Franklin, AR; Johnson, AR; Logan, AR
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Johnson and Logan Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 355.5 feet, the river remains in its banks, but access to Okane Island may be cut off. At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut off access to a nearby residence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 356.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 356.9 feet early Friday afternoon and then remain near 356.7 feet through Saturday morning. The river is expected to remain above action stage into Monday. - Action stage is 355.5 feet. - Flood stage is 357.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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