Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam
Union County, Arkansas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 83 ft
Expect long term flooding for several weeks in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. Travel becomes difficult as all access roadways flood.
- 81 ft
Moderate flooding of county roadways and bridges will continue for several days. Detours are necessary and travel in and around the area will be difficult.
- 80.5 ft
Floodwaters will continue to receed from roadways and bridges around the locks. Roadways and detours will begin to slowly open for use during the next three days.
- 80 ft
Flooding of low lying areas in the Felsenthal Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another three weeks.
- 75 ft
Flooding in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another ten days.
- 73 ft
Expect minor flooding to continue in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge for at least another week.
- 70 ft
Minor lowland flooding of the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for several days. Secondary roadways along the river bottom will be inundated and closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1945 | 88.3 ft | — |
| May 13, 1958 | 87.09999999999998 ft | — |
| May 9, 1991 | 86.40000000000002 ft | — |
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