Active AlertsWhite, LA

Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 9:18 PM Apr. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inArkansas...Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Union andAshley 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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 72.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 72.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 72.7feet just after midnight tonight.- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of72.5 feet on 02/03/1995.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood