Flood Warning Issued for Black River Affecting Independence, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Black River at Black Rock, with minor flooding expected to impact northeast Arkansas starting Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Arkansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood Warning for the Black River at Black Rock. This alert was issued on the morning of March 8 and remains in effect from Monday evening, March 9, until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers regions in the following Arkansas counties:
- Independence County
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
Impacted areas include the Black River near Black Rock, Corning, and Pocahontas.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid flooded areas: Stay away from low-lying cultivated land and pastures near the river.
- Monitor updates: River forecasts are updated regularly based on current conditions and rainfall. The next official statement is expected Monday morning at 9:15 AM CDT.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently forecast for the Black River. As of 8:00 AM CDT Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 11.1 feet. The official flood stage is 14.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage on Monday evening and continue climbing to a projected 17.0 feet by Friday. At the 17.0-foot mark, flooding of low-lying cultivated land and pastures in Lawrence, Jackson, and Independence counties is expected. Additional rises are possible after Friday.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: Sunday, March 8 at 9:15 AM CDT
- Flood Onset: Monday evening, March 9
- Peak Forecast: Friday, March 13 (reaching 17.0 feet)
- Duration: Until further notice
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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