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WGUS84 KSHV 021654
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1154 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...

  Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Ashley and
  Union Counties.

For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon CDT.

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ARC003-139-031700-
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/FELA4.1.ER.240412T0630Z.240422T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 72.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 72.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 72.6
    feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 72.7 feet early
    Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 3311 9223 3322 9212 3315 9210 3300 9206
      3300 9210


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