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Baxter County 911
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 :: 07:58 p.m. CST

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 12:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Buffalo River Near St Joe.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Limited impacts due to the lack of private property along the river. Some access points and public facilities will be effected. The National Park Service has recommended that float activities stop well below this flow level and conditions are dangerous to recreational floaters. Floodplain along the North Bank begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet by tomorrow morning (Feb 09). - Action stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SEARCY, AR

Address/Location
Baxter County 911
815 Hwy 62 E
Mountain Home, AR 72653

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 870-425-2361

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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