Floral, Arkansas

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
Conway County in central Arkansas
Faulkner County in central Arkansas
Grant County in central Arkansas
Lonoke County in central Arkansas
eastern Perry County in central Arkansas
southeastern Pope County in central Arkansas
Prairie County in central Arkansas
Pulaski County in central Arkansas
Saline County in central Arkansas
White County in central Arkansas
Jackson County in eastern Arkansas
Monroe County in eastern Arkansas
Woodruff County in eastern Arkansas
south central Baxter County in north central Arkansas
Cleburne County in north central Arkansas
Independence County in north central Arkansas
southwestern Izard County in north central Arkansas
extreme southeastern Searcy County in north central Arkansas
Stone County in north central Arkansas
Van Buren County in north central Arkansas
Arkansas County in southeast Arkansas
Cleveland County in southeast Arkansas
Desha County in southeast Arkansas
northern Drew County in southeast Arkansas
Jefferson County in southeast Arkansas
Lincoln County in southeast Arkansas
northeastern Dallas County in southwest Arkansas
northeastern Hot Spring County in southwest Arkansas

* until 600 PM CST

* at 159 PM CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar continued
to indicate a large area of moderate to heavy rain across the
majority of the area. Rainfall amounts of four to six inches with
locally higher amounts been reported since late Wednesday. There
have been numerous reports of flash flooding... with some roads
under water. More precipitation will aggravate flood problems
across the area.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.
Stream rises will be slow and flash flooding is not expected.
However... all interested parties should take necessary precautions
immediately.

Lat... Lon 3355 9123 3378 9191 3373 9210 3405 9258
      3496 9290 3535 9288 3572 9280 3579 9242
      3597 9241 3612 9218 3604 9206 3594 9211
      3587 9189 3589 9104 3501 9104 3500 9114
      3492 9114 3475 9109 3474 9105 3447 9101


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1209 PM CST Thu Dec 24 2009

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flood Warning for
the White River at Newport.
* From Friday morning until further notice... or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 10:45 am Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet and rising.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast... rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue
to rise to near 29.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impacts... Bateman levee may be threatened with overtopping. State Highway 14 east
of Newport at Village Creek could be flooded by backwater. State Highway 14 west of
Newport is flooded. State Highway 69 in Independence County may be flooded. Flooding
up Village Creek extends to eastern portions of Newport. Extensive flooding of cropland
in Jackson and Independence County along the white and lower black rivers.





             Fld observed forecast 6am
location stg stg day time Fri Sat sun Mon Tue

Lower White River
Newport 26 21.7 Thu 11 am 25.8 28.4 29.0 28.8 28.3





1011 am CST Thu Dec 24 2009

The Flood Warning continues for
the White River at Batesville.
* From this morning to Sunday evening... or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 am Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by
early Friday morning.
* Impacts... portion of State Highway 14 near Oil Trough may flood.
Agricultural land along right bank floods. A crest of 17 feet at the bridge
is equivalent to 28 foot crest at The Lock one tailwater staff gage.





             Fld observed forecast 6am
location stg stg day time Fri Sat sun Mon Tue

Upper White River
Batesville 15 15.3 Thu 09 am 17.4 16.3 13.0 11.5 11.1






940 am CST Thu Dec 24 2009

The Flood Warning continues for
the Black River at Black Rock.
* From this morning until further notice... or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 am Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by
Friday early afternoon.
* Impacts... thousands of acres of cropland and pastures flooded. State Highway 37
in Independence County east of Cord may be flooded. Water rises into low lying streets
in Powhatan. Ball Park and boat ramp area in Black Rock floods.





             Fld observed forecast 6am
location stg stg day time Fri Sat sun Mon Tue

Black River
Black Rock 14 14.7 Thu 09 am 24.1 23.9 23.4 22.9 22.5

... Flash Flood Watch now in effect until 4 PM CST this
afternoon...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* the eastern half of Arkansas

* until 4 PM CST this afternoon

* rain will be heavy at times this afternoon. Widespread
additional amounts of one to two inches are expected.

* The ground is nearly saturated from heavy rain that has already
occurred. It will not take much additional rain to cause flash
flooding or aggravate high water prooblems that are already
occurring.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Be prepared to take action if flash flood warnings are
issued.

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Friday...

A lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Friday.

* Winds will remain strong and gusty through Christmas day.

* South to southeast winds at 15 to 25 mph today will shift to the
west and northwest tonight... and will increase to 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts could exceed 40 mph in some areas. West winds at 15 to 25
mph will continue on Christmas day.

* Windy conditions will create dangerous conditions on area bodies
of water. Small craft will be especially prone to capsizing. If
wind gusts become strong enough... trees and power lines may be
downed in some areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Boaters will need to exercise extreme caution if they decide to
go out on the water. Remember... due to reduced friction... winds
over open water are stronger than those reported at stations on
land.

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Little Rock Adams Field...

a record rainfall of 4.60 inch(es) was set at Little Rock Adams
Field yesterday. This breaks the old record of 3.42 set in 1891.