Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 7:18am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cache River near Patterson.
* WHEN...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.
At 10.0 feet, Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in
Jackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of
State Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18
near Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north
of State Highway 260.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6
feet this evening (Sunday May 31).
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
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 Monday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR