Active AlertsMontrose, AR

Flood Warning
Issued at Sat 10:24 AM May. 4
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 Sunday morning at 1030 AM 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 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 72.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 72.2feet this afternoon.- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood