Arkansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/23/2026 07:58

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 9:58AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 7:58am
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Arkansas... Cache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson Counties. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening (Tuesday June 23) and continue rising to a crest of 9.5 feet tomorrow morning (Wednesday June 24). - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR