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Baxter County 911
Wednesday November 6th, 2024 :: 08:47 a.m. CST

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:12AM Friday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Calico Rock affecting Stone and Izard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Batesville affecting Independence County. For the Upper White River...including Calico Rock, Batesville... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Calico Rock.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In Stone County, campground at Allison may be affected. Homeowners along the river should monitor water levels in Baxter, Stone, and Izard counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: IZARD, AR ... STONE, AR

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 900 AM CST.

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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