A map of Arkansas shows the counties affected by flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday.
Why It Matters
Flooding can be a hazard to people driving in affected areas, with the NWS warning that most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles.
What To Know
The map below shows the following Arkansas counties that the NWS said are impacted by the flooding of White River: Jackson, White, Woodruff, Prairie, Monroe and Arkansas.
The NWS said in one alert Friday morning that the flooding of White River was minor. The flood warnings are in effect until early Monday morning.
What Arkansas Cities and Towns Are Impacted?
Impacted cities included Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc and Clarendon.
What Is A Flood Warning?
The NWS issues a flood warning when flooding is imminent or occurring.
“River flooding can be caused by heavy rainfall, dam failures, rapid snowmelt and ice jams,” the NWS said on its website.
Ice jams are when ice moving downstream gets caught and water builds up behind it. Ice jams are common in the winter and they can cause upstream flooding and when the jam breaks, it can cause flash flooding downstream.
The weather service explained on its website that minor river flooding “means that low-lying areas adjacent to the stream or river, mainly rural areas and farmland and secondary roadways near the river flood.”
Little Rock Temperature Today
It is currently about 49 degrees in Little Rock, Arkansas, today. There is a 30 percent chance of showers tonight with a low of about 42 degrees.
Little Rock Weather Tomorrow
It will be partly sunny with a high near 45 degrees during the day tomorrow and mostly cloudy with a low of about 23 degrees tomorrow night.
Little Rock: 7-Day Forecast
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 45 degrees during the day and mostly cloudy with a low of about 23 degrees at night.
- Sunday: Sunny with a high near 32 degrees during the day and mostly clear with a low of about 14 degrees at night.
- Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 29 degrees during the day and mostly cloudy with a low of about 19 degrees at night.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 31 degrees during the day and mostly clear with a low of about 17 degrees at night.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 39 degrees during the day and a 20 percent chance of snow showers with a low of about 25 degrees at night.
- Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers with a high near 42 degrees during the day and partly cloudy with a low of about 23 degrees at night.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 43 degrees during the day.
Little Rock February Weather Prediction
During the first week of February, there will be snow to the north and rain to the south, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Then it will be sunny. There will be isolated showers the next week before turning warm. It will be sunny between February 17 and 22. There will be some snow north and showers south from February 23 to 25 and the month will then end with showers.
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service (NWS) said in one Friday morning alert, “At 26.0 feet, River flows in many side channels and creates islands between the river and sloughs and creeks. Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Portions of the National Wildlife Refuge downstream of Clarendon flooding.”
What Happens Next
In another Friday morning alert, the NWS warned that people should avoid driving around barricades or through flooded areas.
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads,” the weather service said.
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