× Flood Warning
Until 2025-04-14T10:00:00-05:00 • National Weather Service
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas... White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Clarendon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, River flows in many side channels and creates islands between the river and sloughs and creeks. Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Portions of the National Wildlife Refuge downstream of Clarendon flooding. At 28.0 feet, Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Roads to homes and cabins in lower Maddox Bay area off Highway 146 south of Clarendon impassible. At 30.0 feet, Clarendon storm sewer should be closed to keep river from backing up outflow pipe. Extensive flooding in the delta. Most cropland and timber in bottoms are flooded. Much of the National Wildlife Refuge land downstream of Clarendon will be flooded. At 32.0 feet, State Highway 302 north of Clarendon may be affected. Some industrial property in Clarendon on river side of levee may be flooded. Many access problems for recreational properties downstream of Clarendon. Many downstream areas are accessible by boat only. Height and duration of flooding along the lower White River is greatly dependent on the level of the Mississippi River in combination with the flow rate of the White River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 feet by Tuesday morning (April 15). - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood