Flood Warning Issued for Little Missouri River Affecting Clark, Nevada, and Ouachita Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock, AR, has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Missouri River near Boughton. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, following a rise in river levels that is expected to reach flood stage.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Arkansas:

• Clark County (specifically Southwest Clark County)
• Nevada County
• Ouachita County

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.
• Monitor conditions: Stay updated on river forecasts as they are reissued with updated rainfall data.
• Avoidance: Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying pastures that are prone to rapid water rises.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Little Missouri River.

• Flood Stage: 20.0 feet.
• Current Status: As of 9:00 PM CST Saturday, the river stage was 10.0 feet.
• Forecasted Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet on Monday morning.
• Impacts: At the 20.0-foot stage, pastures along the river will begin to flood. Additionally, water is expected to back up into Half Moon Slough and Boggy Creek in Southwest Clark County.

Timeline

• Onset: The warning goes into effect Monday morning, March 9, at 7:00 AM.
• Duration: The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon, but the warning remains in effect until Tuesday evening, March 10, at 7:00 PM.
• Next Update: The NWS expects to issue the next statement on Sunday evening.