Lexa Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Advisory issued May 1 at 3:38PM CDT until May 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arkansas... Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Logan, Johnson and Franklin Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 355.5 feet, the river remains in its banks, but access to Okane Island may be cut off. At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut off access to a nearby residence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 351.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 356.5 feet Friday morning. - Action stage is 355.5 feet. - Flood stage is 357.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues 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. * 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 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 72.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 72.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 72.6 feet. - Flood stage is 70.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:06AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Arkansas... Black River At Black Rock affecting Lawrence, Jackson and Independence Counties. For the Black River...including Corning, Pocahontas, Black Rock... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River at Black Rock. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farm ground along east bank begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 15.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood