Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
854 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...

  Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Union and
  Ashley Counties.

For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.

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854 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 70.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 67.9 feet Tuesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 3311 9223 3322 9212 3315 9210 3300 9206
      3300 9210


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