Little Rock, Arkansas – Minor flooding continues along the Cache River near Patterson as water levels remain above flood stage, impacting roadways and agricultural land in Jackson and Woodruff counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the river measured 10.2 feet at 8:15 a.m. CST Saturday, exceeding the 9.0-foot flood stage. Minor flooding is ongoing and expected to continue until further notice.
Officials report pastureland and cropland not protected by levees are affected. Water is covering portions of State Highway 37 and pooling deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18 near Grubbs. Flooding has also been reported over sections of Woodruff County Road 775 north of State Highway 260.
Forecasters expect the river to gradually fall over the coming days, with projections showing levels dropping to 10.0 feet Sunday, 9.8 feet Monday, and 9.5 feet Tuesday. The river is forecast to fall to approximately 9.2 feet by Thursday morning, though it will remain above flood stage until levels recede below 9.0 feet.
The warning remains in effect until further notice, with the next official update scheduled for Sunday at 9:15 a.m. CST.
Motorists are urged not to drive around barricades or attempt to cross flooded roads. The National Weather Service warns that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles and reminds drivers to “Turn around, don’t drown.”
River forecasts are based on current conditions and expected rainfall over the next 24 hours. Evening updates may be issued as conditions change.
Observed and forecast stage data are available at weather.gov/lzk.
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