Alert archive / Arkansas / River Flood Warnings in 2015
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at May 10, 2015, 8:19 AM CDT for Franklin County, Johnson County, Logan County, Arkansas. It took effect at May 10, 2015, 3:49 PM CDT. It was in force for 70 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 10, 2015, 8:19 AM CDT (13:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 10, 2015, 3:49 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 13, 2015, 1:59 PM CDT
- In force
- 70 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Franklin County, AR, Johnson County, AR, Logan County, AR
The radar
The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Arkansas River at Ozark L/D Tailwater (OZGA4).
- Action stage
- 355.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 357 ft
- Moderate stage
- 363 ft
- Major stage
- 365 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
643
WGUS44 KTSA 101319
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
819 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC047-071-083-102119-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0013.150510T2049Z-150512T0844Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.150510T2049Z.150511T1200Z.150512T0244Z.NO/
819 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam
* from this afternoon to late Monday night, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 AM Sunday, the stage was 354.79 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$14 follow-up statements
757
WGUS84 KTSA 102059
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
ARC033-OKC135-110459-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150511T0630Z/
/VBRA4.2.ER.150510T0523Z.150510T1206Z.150511T0030Z.UU/
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Lee Creek near Van Buren.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:06 AM Sunday, the stage was 404.50 feet.
* Flood stage is 401.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Lee Creek near Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 404.0 feet, Tailwater Park is inundated. Some permanent
structures in the park are flooded. A recreational vehicle
campground near Rena Road may be flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3554 9452 3542 9442 3542 9437 3554 9437
$$
OKC079-110459-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150511T2204Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.150510T1112Z.150511T0600Z.150511T1604Z.NO/
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Poteau.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:45 PM Sunday, the stage was 25.78 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau will continue rising to
near 26.7 feet Monday before dawn. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, moderate valley flooding affects croplands
and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456
$$
OKC079-110459-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150513T1012Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.150510T0715Z.150511T1800Z.150513T0412Z.NO/
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until late Tuesday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:30 PM Sunday, the stage was 36.02 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue rising to
near 39.2 feet early Monday afternoon. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
ARC033-131-110459-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150515T0000Z/
/VBUA4.1.ER.150510T0942Z.150510T2000Z.150514T1800Z.NO/
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 25.46 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, extensive agricultural lowland flooding
occurs along the shoreline from Van Buren downstream to Lavaca.
Some rural roads near Lavaca are impassable. Much of Kelley Park
northwest of downtown Fort Smith is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-110459-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150512T2000Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.150510T1729Z.150511T1200Z.150512T1400Z.NO/
359 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 358.11 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will rise to
near 361.9 feet Monday morning. The river will then fall below flood
stage by late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$136
WGUS84 KTSA 110222
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
ARC033-OKC135-110623-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150511T0623Z/
/VBRA4.2.ER.150510T0523Z.150510T1206Z.150511T0023Z.UU/
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Lee Creek near Van Buren.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 403.12 feet.
* Flood stage is 401.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Lee Creek near Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by later this evening.
* Impact...At 404.0 feet, Tailwater Park is inundated. Some permanent
structures in the park are flooded. A recreational vehicle
campground near Rena Road may be flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3554 9452 3542 9442 3542 9437 3554 9437
$$
OKC079-111022-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150511T2121Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.150510T1112Z.150511T0600Z.150511T1521Z.NO/
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Poteau.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:45 PM Sunday, the stage was 26.27 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau will continue rising to
near 26.7 feet Monday before dawn. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, moderate valley flooding affects croplands
and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456
$$
OKC079-111021-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150513T1050Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.150510T0715Z.150511T1200Z.150513T0450Z.NO/
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until late Tuesday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:30 PM Sunday, the stage was 38.19 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue rising to
near 39.8 feet Monday morning. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage late Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
ARC033-131-111021-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150514T1200Z/
/VBUA4.1.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T0130Z.150514T0600Z.NO/
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 25.70 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by Thursday before dawn .
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, extensive lowland flooding occurs from the
I-540 bridge downstream to Vache Grasse Creek. Sand and gravel
companies and marine terminals in the floodplain along the river
should take precautions. The lowest seating rows of the
amphitheater at Kelley Park may be covered by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-111021-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150514T0600Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.150510T1729Z.150511T1200Z.150514T0000Z.NO/
922 PM CDT SUN MAY 10 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until late Wednesday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 359.34 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will rise to
near 362.8 feet Monday morning. The river will then fall blow flood
stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$545
WGUS44 KTSA 110921
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
421 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC047-071-083-111721-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150514T1800Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0000Z.150514T1200Z.NO/
421 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:00 AM Monday, the stage was 361.17 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$598
WGUS84 KTSA 111336
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
836 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC033-131-112136-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150515T0900Z/
/VBUA4.2.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T1800Z.150515T0300Z.NO/
836 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until late Thursday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Monday, the stage was 27.30 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue rising to
near 27.5 feet this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage late Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, flooding affects sand and gravel companies,
marine terminals, and similar businesses along the river. Backwater
flooding of roads and trailer parks occurs next to Lee Creek. Much
of the seating areas of the Kelley Park amphitheater are covered by
high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-112136-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150514T0200Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0600Z.150513T2000Z.NO/
836 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Monday, the stage was 361.96 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will rise to
near 363.4 feet late tonight. The river will then fall below
flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins. Flooding
spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties.
Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson
County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$423
WGUS84 KTSA 111936
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
236 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties.
ARC033-131-120336-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150513T1525Z/
/VBUA4.2.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T1500Z.150513T0925Z.NO/
236 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Monday, the stage was 27.28 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, extensive lowland flooding occurs east of the
I-540 bridge to Vache Grasse Creek. Sand and gravel companies,
marine terminals, and similar businesses in the floodplain begin to
flood. The lowest seating rows in the Kelley Park amphitheater are
covered by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-120336-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1929Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0600Z.150513T1329Z.NO/
236 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 PM Monday, the stage was 362.96 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will rise to
near 363.9 feet late tonight. The river will then fall below
flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins. Flooding
spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties.
Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson
County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$
ARC033-OKC135-120336-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-150512T0403Z/
/VBRA4.2.ER.150509T0200Z.150510T1206Z.150511T2203Z.UU/
236 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Lee Creek near Van Buren.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:42 PM Monday, the stage was 402.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 401.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Lee Creek near Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 402.0 feet, the access road into Tailwater Park may be
impassable due to high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3554 9452 3542 9442 3542 9437 3554 9437
$$447
WGUS84 KTSA 120235
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
935 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties.
ARC033-131-121035-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150513T1312Z/
/VBUA4.2.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T1500Z.150513T0712Z.NO/
935 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Monday, the stage was 27.28 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by Wednesday before dawn.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, extensive lowland flooding occurs from the
I-540 bridge downstream to Vache Grasse Creek. Sand and gravel companies
and marine terminals in the floodplain along the river should take
precautions. The lowest seating rows of the amphitheater at Kelley
Park may be covered by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-121035-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1942Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0600Z.150513T1342Z.NO/
935 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Monday, the stage was 363.77 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will rise to
near 364.0 feet late tonight. The river will then fall below
flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins. Flooding
spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties.
Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson
County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$
ARC033-OKC135-120348-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-150512T0348Z/
/VBRA4.2.ER.150509T0200Z.150510T1206Z.150511T2148Z.UU/
935 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Lee Creek near Van Buren.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 PM Monday, the stage was estimated to be near 401 feet.
* Flood stage is 401.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Lee Creek near Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 401.0 feet, water covers an access road into Tailwater
Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3554 9452 3542 9442 3542 9437 3554 9437
$$568
WGUS84 KTSA 120715
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
215 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
ARC033-131-121515-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150513T0417Z/
/VBUA4.2.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T1500Z.150512T2217Z.NO/
215 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Monday, the stage was 27.28 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, extensive lowland flooding occurs east of the
I-540 bridge to Vache Grasse Creek. Sand and gravel companies,
marine terminals, and similar businesses in the floodplain begin to
flood. The lowest seating rows in the Kelley Park amphitheater are
covered by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-121514-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1529Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T0929Z.NO/
215 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 AM Tuesday, the stage was 363.50 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$
OKC079-121514-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150512T1732Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.150510T1112Z.150511T1800Z.150512T1132Z.NO/
215 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Poteau.
* until this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:45 AM Tuesday, the stage was 26.13 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau will continue falling to
below flood stage by this morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, moderate valley flooding affects croplands
and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456
$$
OKC079-121514-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150514T0654Z/
/PANO2.3.ER.150510T0715Z.150511T1645Z.150514T0054Z.NO/
215 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until late Wednesday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:30 AM Tuesday, the stage was 40.46 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to
below flood stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near Poteau
to Arkoma. Up to 20000 acres of farmland is flooded. Several county
roads crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable. This is a
dangerous and life threatening situation.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$655
WGUS84 KTSA 121352
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
852 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC033-131-122152-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150513T0400Z/
/VBUA4.2.ER.150510T0942Z.150511T1500Z.150512T2200Z.NO/
852 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:00 AM Tuesday, the stage was estimated at 24.10 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren will continue falling to
below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs along the
shoreline from the I-540 bridge east towards Lavaca. Some rural
roads near Lavaca may be impassable. Parts of Kelley Park northwest
of downtown Fort Smith experience minor flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-122152-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1500Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T0900Z.NO/
852 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Tuesday, the stage was 362.57 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 363.0 feet, Patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan
County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins. Flooding
spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties.
Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson
County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$063
WGUS84 KTSA 121929
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
229 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC047-071-083-130329-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1735Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1135Z.NO/
229 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 PM Tuesday, the stage was 361.58 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 360.0 feet, flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres
in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded.
Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$430
WGUS84 KTSA 130111
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
811 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC047-071-083-130911-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T1800Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1200Z.NO/
811 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Tuesday, the stage was 360.54 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 360.0 feet, flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres
in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded.
Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$384
WGUS84 KTSA 130347
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
1047 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
ARC047-071-083-131147-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T2125Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1525Z.NO/
1047 PM CDT TUE MAY 12 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday, the stage was 359.89 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 360.0 feet, flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres
in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded.
Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$395
WGUS84 KTSA 130657
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
157 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
OKC079-131457-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150514T1833Z/
/PANO2.3.ER.150510T0715Z.150512T1600Z.150514T1233Z.NO/
157 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 39.91 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to
below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
ARC047-071-083-131456-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T2125Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1525Z.NO/
157 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 359.25 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by late this morning.
* Impact...At 360.0 feet, flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres
in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded.
Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$190
WGUS84 KTSA 131323
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
823 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-132123-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150514T1727Z/
/PANO2.3.ER.150510T0715Z.150512T1600Z.150514T1127Z.NO/
823 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 38.29 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to
below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
ARC047-071-083-132115-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T2115Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1515Z.NO/
823 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* until this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 357.66 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling to below flood stage by late this morning.
* Impact...At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands
along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County.
Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$254
WGUS84 KTSA 131859
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
159 PM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-140259-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150514T1856Z/
/PANO2.3.ER.150510T0715Z.150512T1600Z.150514T1256Z.NO/
159 PM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 36.82 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to
below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, extensive flooding of crop and pasturelands
occur between Shady Point and Arkoma. Many roads in the floodplain
are impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
ARC047-071-083-131929-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150513T2115Z/
/OZGA4.2.ER.150510T1729Z.150512T0200Z.150513T1603Z.NO/
159 PM CDT WED MAY 13 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* At 1:00 PM Wednesday, the stage was 356.59 feet.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage late this morning.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam will continue
falling and remain below flood stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 7:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian | 45 min |
| May 9, 7:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian, Washington | 6 hr |
| May 9, 8:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian, Washington | 9 hr |
| May 10, 12:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sebastian | 44 min |
| May 10, 12:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian | 56 min |
| May 10, 1:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Sebastian | 48 min |
| May 10, 1:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian, Washington | 3 hr |
| May 10, 2:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin | 29 min |
| May 10, 4:34 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian | 59 hr |
| May 10, 4:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian, Washington | 6 hr |
| May 10, 5:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford | 20 hr |
| May 10, 5:27 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian, Washington | 6 hr |
| May 10, 8:11 AM CDT | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Crawford, Franklin | 37 hr |
| May 10, 9:48 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian, Washington | 6 hr |
| May 10, 10:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Crawford, Sebastian | 48 min |
| May 10, 10:51 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Sebastian | 24 min |
| May 10, 11:01 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TSA | Sebastian | 14 min |
| May 10, 11:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Benton, Carroll, Madison, Washington | 72 min |
| May 10, 11:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Sebastian | 62 min |
| May 10, 11:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Madison | 48 min |
| May 10, 12:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Carroll, Madison | 37 min |
| May 10, 2:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian, Washington | 24 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.