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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Little Rock, AR

January 6, 2021Yell County, Arkansas

NWS Little Rock, AR issued this river flood warning at Jan 6, 2021, 7:27 PM CST for Yell County, Arkansas. It took effect at Jan 7, 2021, 9:49 AM CST. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2021, 7:27 PM CST (01:27 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2021, 9:49 AM CST
Expired
Jan 9, 2021, 10:06 AM CST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Little Rock, AR
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Yell County, AR

The radar

The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:27 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 Petit Jean River at Danville (DANA4). The gauge peaked at 21.18 ft at Jan 8, 2021, 7:00 AM CST.

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Action stage
20 ft
Minor stage
20 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07260500, 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.

401 
WGUS44 KLZK 070127
FLWLZK

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
727 PM CST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The National Weather Service in Little Rock AR has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


ARC149-071330-
/O.NEW.KLZK.FL.W.0002.210107T1549Z-210111T0300Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1549Z.210108T0600Z.210109T2100Z.NO/
727 PM CST Wed Jan 6 2021

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* From Thursday morning to Sunday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Thursday morning to a crest of 21.2 feet early Friday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river are 
  flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on 02/27/1997.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 6 PM      Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Thu   Fri   Sat  Crest  Time  
Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  17.0 Wed 6 PM  20.9 20.8 19.9   21.2 12 AM 1/08





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

Goudsward
5 follow-up statements
356 
WGUS84 KLZK 071615
FLSLZK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1015 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


ARC149-080415-
/O.EXT.KLZK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2248Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1558Z.210108T0600Z.210109T1648Z.NO/
1015 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Thursday 
  morning and continue to rise to 20.7 feet early Friday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river are 
  flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 
  feet on 04/23/1996.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 12 PM     Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Fri   Sat   Sun  Crest  Time  
Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  19.9 Thu 8 AM  20.7 19.9 18.8   20.7 12 AM 1/08





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

Condry
140 
WGUS84 KLZK 080243
FLSLZK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
843 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


ARC149-090245-
/O.EXT.KLZK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210111T0900Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1558Z.210108T1200Z.210110T0300Z.NO/
843 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM CST Thursday was 20.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet 
  Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river are 
  flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 
  feet on 05/27/2015.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 6 PM      Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Fri   Sat   Sun  Crest  Time  
Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  20.8 Thu 7 PM  20.7 20.1 19.2  21.1 6 AM 1/08





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

51
398 
WGUS84 KLZK 081627
FLSLZK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1027 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


ARC149-090430-
/O.CON.KLZK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210111T0900Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1558Z.210108T1800Z.210110T0300Z.NO/
1027 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:45 AM CST Friday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet 
  early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river are 
  flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on 02/27/1997.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 12 PM     Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Sat   Sun   Mon  Crest Time Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  21.2 Fri 9 AM  20.2 19.5 18.3  21.3 12 PM 1/08





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

Condry
137 
WGUS84 KLZK 090124
FLSLZK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
724 PM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


ARC149-100130-
/O.EXT.KLZK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2100Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1558Z.210108T1800Z.210109T1500Z.NO/
724 PM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 PM CST Friday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 16.9 feet Wednesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the river are 
  flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 
  feet on 05/27/2015.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 6 PM      Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Sat   Sun   Mon  Crest  Time  
Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  20.9 Fri 6 PM  19.5 19.0 18.3    Falling      





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

51
687 
WGUS84 KLZK 091606
FLSLZK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1006 AM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Arkansas...

  Petit Jean River At Danville affecting Yell County.

ARC149-091715-
/O.CAN.KLZK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T1606Z/
/DANA4.1.ER.210107T1558Z.210108T1800Z.210109T1500Z.NO/
1006 AM CST Sat Jan 9 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Petit Jean River At Danville has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Petit Jean River At Danville.
* At 9:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.7 feet Thursday 
  morning.

&&


  Fld   Observed        Forecast 12 PM     Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time   Sun   Mon   Tue  Crest  Time  
Date

Petit Jean River
Danville        20.0  19.9 Sat 9 AM  19.0 18.5 17.7      Falling    





&&

LAT...LON 3507 9305 3504 9327 3502 9343 3509 9342
      3513 9328 3514 9313

$$

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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.