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The National Weather Service in Little Rock AR has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Arkansa
S: White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties. For the Lower White Riverincluding Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, ClarendonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Augusta.
When: From Thursday afternoon to early Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet early Thursday afternoon (June 18). It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.