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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Apr 3, 2025, 8:59 AM CDT for Crawford County, Franklin County, Arkansas. It took effect at Apr 5, 2025, 5:38 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2025, 8:59 AM CDT (13:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 5, 2025, 5:38 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2025, 8:41 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Crawford County, AR, Franklin County, AR
The radar
The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:03 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 Mulberry River (AR) near Mulberry (MLBA4). The gauge peaked at 14.64 ft at Apr 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 22 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07252000, 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.
806
WGUS44 KTSA 031359
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
859 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The National Weather Service in Tulsa OK has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Arkansas...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Crawford and Franklin
Counties.
&&
ARC033-047-040200-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T1038Z-250405T1922Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T1038Z.250405T1200Z.250405T1321Z.NO/
859 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO EARLY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.5 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$7 follow-up statements
441
WGUS84 KTSA 031900
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
200 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Franklin and Crawford
Counties.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
&&
OKC079-040700-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0007.250405T0823Z-250407T2138Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.250405T0823Z.250406T1200Z.250407T1538Z.NO/
200 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Panama.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near Poteau to
Arkoma. Up to 20,000 acres of farmland is flooded. Several county
roads crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable. This is a
dangerous and life threatening situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 40.3 feet Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
OKC079-040700-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0008.250405T1036Z-250406T1621Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.250405T1036Z.250406T0000Z.250406T1021Z.NO/
200 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Poteau.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands
and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 28.3 feet Saturday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
ARC033-047-040700-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T1038Z-250405T1921Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T1038Z.250405T1200Z.250405T1321Z.NO/
200 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.5 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$666
WGUS84 KTSA 040113
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
813 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Crawford and Franklin
Counties.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
&&
OKC079-041315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0008.250405T0949Z-250406T1621Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.250405T0949Z.250406T0000Z.250406T1021Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Poteau.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands
and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 28.3 feet Saturday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
ARC033-047-041315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T1050Z-250405T1921Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T1050Z.250405T1200Z.250405T1321Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.5 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$
OKC079-041315-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0007.250405T0823Z-250407T2138Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.250405T0823Z.250406T1200Z.250407T1538Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Panama.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near Poteau to
Arkoma. Up to 20,000 acres of farmland is flooded. Several county
roads crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable. This is a
dangerous and life threatening situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 40.3 feet Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning. This forecast is based on the next 48 hours of
forecast rainfall. Continue to monitor updates to this
forecast.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy751
WGUS84 KTSA 041419
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Franklin and Crawford
Counties.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
&&
OKC079-050230-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0007.250405T0823Z-250407T2138Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.250405T0823Z.250406T1200Z.250407T1538Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Panama.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 39.0 feet, severe depths of flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur from Shady Point to Arkoma. Several roads
crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near Poteau to
Arkoma. Up to 20,000 acres of farmland is flooded. Several county
roads crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 40.3 feet Sunday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
OKC079-050230-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0008.250405T0949Z-250406T1621Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.250405T0949Z.250406T0000Z.250406T1021Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Poteau.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands
and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
ARC033-047-050230-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T1050Z-250405T1921Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T1050Z.250405T1200Z.250405T1321Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY
TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 18.5 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$332
WGUS84 KTSA 041904
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
204 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Franklin and Crawford
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Logan
and Johnson Counties.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
&&
ARC033-047-050715-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T2339Z-250406T0617Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T2339Z.250406T0000Z.250406T0017Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$
OKC079-050715-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0007.250405T0823Z-250407T2138Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.250405T0823Z.250406T1200Z.250407T1538Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Panama.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near
Poteau to Arkoma. Up to 20,000 acres of farmland is flooded.
Several county roads crossing the Poteau River are totally
impassable. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 40.3 feet Sunday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
OKC079-050715-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0008.250405T0949Z-250406T1621Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.250405T0949Z.250406T0000Z.250406T1021Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Poteau.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands
and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 3.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
ARC047-071-083-050715-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0010.250406T0600Z-250406T1200Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.250406T0600Z.250406T0600Z.250406T0600Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT TO
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands
along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County.
Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and
livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in
Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut
off access to a nearby residence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 339.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 357.0
feet early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$090
WGUS84 KTSA 050234
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
934 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Oklahoma...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Franklin and Crawford
Counties.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Logan
and Johnson Counties.
&&
OKC079-051445-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0007.250405T0616Z-250408T1248Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.250405T0616Z.250406T1200Z.250408T0648Z.NO/
934 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Panama.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 41.0 feet, very severe flooding occurs from near Poteau to
Arkoma. Up to 20,000 acres of farmland is flooded. Several county
roads crossing the Poteau River are totally impassable. This is a
dangerous and life threatening situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 40.3 feet Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
ARC033-047-051445-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T2322Z-250406T0617Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T2322Z.250406T0000Z.250406T0017Z.NO/
934 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage later tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$
OKC079-051445-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0008.250405T2353Z-250407T0147Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.250405T2353Z.250406T1200Z.250406T1947Z.NO/
934 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Poteau River near Poteau.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands
and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 28.3 feet Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
ARC047-071-083-051445-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0010.250406T0600Z-250406T1200Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.250406T0600Z.250406T0600Z.250406T0600Z.NO/
934 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT TO
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands
along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County.
Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and
livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in
Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut
off access to a nearby residence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 346.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest right at
flood stage of 357.0 feet early Sunday morning. The river is
then expected to drop below flood stage by midday Sunday.
- Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$
Lacy975
WGUS84 KTSA 050744
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
244 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Franklin and Crawford
Counties.
&&
ARC033-047-051945-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T2322Z-250406T0617Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.250405T2322Z.250406T0000Z.250406T0017Z.NO/
244 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO JUST AFTER
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...From this evening to just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands along the
left bank and in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood. The
first 7 miles of the river are subject to backwater flooding from
the Arkansas River. Mulberry and the area south of I-40 can be
affected. The river is swift and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 18.3 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$
05013
WGUS84 KTSA 051341 RRA
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
841 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Crawford and Franklin
Counties.
ARC033-047-051445-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0009.250405T2322Z-250405T1341Z/
/MLBA4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A RIVER FLOOD
ADVISORY...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is now expected to rise to a crest of
13.5 feet this evening, which is below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tulsa, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 3, 6:21 AM CDT, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
- Severe storm chances return this morning across SE OK and W-Central AR.
- Rain chances continue through the weekend with heavy rain and flood potential increasing, especially across SE OK and W-Central AR.
- Much cooler weather arrives this weekend, with rain possibly mixing with snow Sunday morning. A freeze is expected in some locations Sunday or Monday mornings.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 6:21 AM CDT, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
621 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
- Severe storm chances return this morning across SE OK and
W-Central AR.
- Rain chances continue through the weekend with heavy rain and flood
potential increasing, especially across SE OK and W-Central
AR.
- Much cooler weather arrives this weekend, with rain possibly
mixing with snow Sunday morning. A freeze is expected in some
locations Sunday or Monday mornings.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today)
Issued at 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
Deep upper level troughing continues across the western CONUS with
warm moist advection continuing at the low levels south of a
stalled frontal boundary draped over far southeast Oklahoma into
northern Texas. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is
already initiating over north Texas early this morning on the
leading edge of deeper moisture return in the wake of yesterday's
activity. This activity will spread northward through the morning
hours and spread over much of eastern Oklahoma and western
Arkansas throughout the day today. South of the surface boundary,
increasing instability and shear will result in a continued threat
for severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and a
couple tornadoes possible near the Red River where more surface
based development is more likely. North of the boundary, over much
of the rest of the forecast area, primarily showery weather with
embedded thunderstorms will overtake the region this morning. This
wave of activity should exit the area from west to east during the
afternoon hours, with some lingering light showers possible into
the evening. The precipitation and persistent cloud cover will
result in cooler temperatures today, with most locations seeing
highs in the 60s this afternoon.
Bowlan
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tonight through Wednesday)
Issued at 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
A brief lull in activity is expected tonight before the next round
of rain/storms arrives Friday morning. The surface frontal
boundary is progged to lift northward some by Friday morning,
possibly getting as far north as the I-44 corridor. The slow
moving upper trough will begin to eject out into the Southern
Plains during the day Friday, with several rounds of rain and
thunderstorms once again overspreading the region. In addition to
the severe threat, a heavy rain and flooding threat will begin to
evolve from Friday through early Sunday as precipitable water
values near seasonal records for our area south of the warm front.
The heaviest rain is expected to focus near and south of the warm
front across southeast Oklahoma into west central Arkansas.
Widespread 4-6" of rain can be expected in this region with
locally up to 10" possible in some locations. Portions of
northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas will see less in the
way of rainfall totals, but still a good soaking rain for the
region through Saturday night. The Flood Watch will continue as
is, as both flash flooding and mainstem river flooding will become
a bigger problem as the event unfolds. The severe threat will
also be maintained through this time period as The ECMWF EFI
instability/shear numbers are near the maximum from Thursday
through Saturday across southeast Oklahoma.
As the trough axis finally shifts east of the region on Sunday, an
anomalously cold airmass will filter in in its wake. A few of the
showers left over early Sunday morning as the system exits could
even briefly change to snow across northern Oklahoma and northwest
Arkansas. With the time of year warm ground temperatures, very
little to no impact is expected from any wintry precip Sunday
morning at this point. Still, temperatures will notably cooler
heading through the first part of next week, with a frost/freeze
possible on Sunday and Monday morning across the northern half of
the forecast area. The forecast dries out through the rest of the
period as northwest flow aloft settles over the region, keeping
temperatures slow to warm through much of next week.
Bowlan
&&
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 618 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
Widespread showers and storms will impact the terminals through
early afternoon with coverage then likely to decrease by mid to
late afternoon. Ongoing ceilings are generally low VFR to MVFR and
this trend will steadily lower into the day with widespread MVFR
to periodic IFR levels. After sunset expectations are ceilings
will lower into IFR levels area wide. Widespread showers and
storms develop again overnight and likely impact all terminals
late in this forecast period.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL 60 49 61 48 / 90 60 100 80
FSM 65 56 73 57 / 90 80 100 100
MLC 62 54 67 51 / 90 80 100 90
BVO 61 46 61 44 / 90 60 100 70
FYV 63 51 70 50 / 90 70 100 90
BYV 60 51 66 50 / 90 70 100 90
MKO 61 52 63 48 / 90 60 100 90
MIO 57 49 60 46 / 90 70 100 80
F10 61 51 61 48 / 100 70 100 90
HHW 64 57 72 55 / 100 90 100 100
&&
.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for OKZ049-
053-063-068>076.
AR...Flood Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for ARZ001-
002-010-011-019-020-029.
&&
SHORT TERM...04
LONG TERM....04
AVIATION...07Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 4:59 AM CDT, 4 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-041000-
Adair OK-Benton AR-Carroll AR-Cherokee OK-Choctaw OK-Craig OK-
Crawford AR-Creek OK-Delaware OK-Franklin AR-Haskell OK-Latimer OK-
Le Flore OK-Madison AR-Mayes OK-McIntosh OK-Muskogee OK-Nowata OK-
Okfuskee OK-Okmulgee OK-Osage OK-Ottawa OK-Pawnee OK-Pittsburg OK-
Pushmataha OK-Rogers OK-Sebastian AR-Sequoyah OK-Tulsa OK-Wagoner OK-
Washington OK-Washington AR-
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING THREAT INTENSIFIES THROUGH SATURDAY...
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
TORNADO.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Far Southeast Oklahoma.
ONSET...This Morning.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas.
ONSET...This Morning.
HEAVY RAIN.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas.
ONSET...Later This Morning.
DISCUSSION...
Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move across the
region today. Severe potential will exist with storms mainly
across southeast Oklahoma into west central Arkansas south of a
frontal boundary draped across the area. Increasing moisture will
also lead to locally heavy rainfall as storms move over the same
areas from this morning through the afternoon, before moving off
to the east by mid afternoon.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY...Severe Thunderstorm Potential...Heavy Rain Potential.
SATURDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...High Wind Potential...Heavy Rain Potential.
SUNDAY...High Wind Potential.
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...No Hazards.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
The weather pattern remains favorable for multiple rounds of
heavy rain and thunderstorms Saturday especially from southeast
Oklahoma through northwest Arkansas. Expect both flash flooding
and main stem river flooding concerns to increase both Friday and
Saturday. Severe weather potential will also exist Thursday and
Friday, focused across areas south and east of Interstate 44.
Large hail and damaging winds will be the main concerns, although
a limited threat for tornadoes may also exist.
Rain chances will gradually end during the daytime Sunday, with
breezy northerly winds persisting through the afternoon.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT...
Severe weather and flooding impacts are likely to impact
parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas now through the
weekend. Multiple periods of response may be required.
weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 3, 4:56 AM CDT, 4 hours 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
456 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ053-031030-
Choctaw OK-
456 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN CHOCTAW COUNTY THROUGH
530 AM CDT...
At 456 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 7 miles
southeast of Bennington, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Unger... Soper...
Boswell... Kent...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3391 9588 3392 9591 3394 9594 3413 9594
3416 9592 3415 9559 3387 9584
TIME...MOT...LOC 0956Z 206DEG 43KT 3393 9595
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Apr 3, 5:16 AM CDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
516 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ049-031100-
Pushmataha OK-
516 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PUSHMATAHA COUNTY
THROUGH 600 AM CDT...
At 516 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 7 miles
north of Boswell, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Eubanks... Darwin...
Moyers... Kosoma...
Kellond... Dunbar...
Antlers...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3447 9578 3451 9577 3451 9541 3416 9568
3416 9578
TIME...MOT...LOC 1016Z 207DEG 49KT 3413 9584
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Apr 3, 6:07 AM CDT, 2 hours 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
607 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ049-075-031130-
Latimer OK-Pushmataha OK-
607 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL PUSHMATAHA AND
LATIMER COUNTIES THROUGH 630 AM CDT...
At 606 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
west of Yanush, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Wilburton... Red Oak...
Higgins... Sardis...
Damon... Panola...
Yanush... Robbers Cave State Park...
Clayton...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3465 9551 3477 9551 3506 9531 3506 9521
3494 9500 3457 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 1106Z 215DEG 49KT 3470 9542
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Apr 3, 6:09 AM CDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
609 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ049-053-031145-
Choctaw OK-Pushmataha OK-
609 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PUSHMATAHA AND
NORTHWESTERN CHOCTAW COUNTIES THROUGH 645 AM CDT...
At 609 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 9 miles
north of Bennington, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Kosoma... Darwin...
Kellond... Finley...
Antlers... Moyers...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 9594 3414 9596 3415 9598 3416 9578
3451 9578 3451 9569 3430 9546 3400 9594
TIME...MOT...LOC 1109Z 220DEG 43KT 3414 9599
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Apr 3, 6:22 AM CDT, 2 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
622 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ072-076-031145-
Sequoyah OK-Le Flore OK-
622 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL SEQUOYAH AND
NORTHERN LE FLORE COUNTIES THROUGH 645 AM CDT...
At 622 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 8 miles
northeast of Fanshawe, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Bokoshe... Scullyville...
Shady Point... Panama...
Milton... Pocola...
Spiro... Cowlington...
Poteau...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3498 9479 3509 9493 3512 9493 3520 9486
3520 9482 3525 9481 3538 9470 3523 9446
TIME...MOT...LOC 1122Z 220DEG 42KT 3506 9483
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Apr 3, 6:39 AM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
639 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
OKZ049-031215-
Pushmataha OK-
639 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PUSHMATAHA COUNTY
THROUGH 715 AM CDT...
At 638 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles
east of Kosoma, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Eubanks... Clayton Lake State Park...
Stanley... Snow...
Moyers... Nashoba...
Kiamichi... Kosoma...
Dunbar... Finley...
Tuskahoma... Clayton...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3434 9570 3468 9532 3468 9521 3454 9504
3421 9554
TIME...MOT...LOC 1138Z 224DEG 57KT 3434 9556
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 9:01 AM CDT | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Franklin, Johnson, Logan | 24 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Franklin, Sebastian | 49 min |
| Apr 3, 2:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Franklin, Sebastian | 45 min |
| Apr 3, 3:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Franklin | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 3:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Franklin | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 3:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Carroll, Madison | 32 min |
| Apr 3, 3:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Carroll | 21 min |
| Apr 3, 4:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Carroll | 32 min |
| Apr 3, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Madison | 25 min |
| Apr 3, 4:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Carroll | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 4:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sebastian | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 5:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Franklin | 35 min |
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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.