Flood Warning Issued for Little Missouri River Affecting Clark, Nevada, and Ouachita Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Missouri River near Boughton, with minor flooding expected to impact parts of Southwest Arkansas through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest 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 Southwest Arkansas.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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