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The Arkansas River isn't done rising due to recent storms, officials say

River flows are expected to increase along the Arkansas River after heavy rainfall in the western part of the state this weekend.

According to the Army Corps of Engineers, river flows are expected to increase along the Arkansas River after rainfall of 4 to 5 inches fell across the western part of the state this weekend.

Flows at Trimble Lock and Dam near Fort Smith

  • Current: 230,000 cubic feet per second
  • Expected peak: about 270,000 c.f.s. 
  • When: Tuesday, June 25

Flows at Dardanelle Lock and Dam at Russellville 

  • Current: 200,000 c.f.s. 
  • Expected peak: 290,000 c.f.s 
  • When: Wednesday, June 26

Flows at Toad Suck Lock and Dam at Conway

  • Current: 190,000 c.f.s.
  • Expected peak: 300,000 c.f.s.
  • When: Wednesday, June 26

Flows at Murray Lock and Dam at Little Rock 

  • Current: 195,000 c.f.s.
  • Expected peak: 300,000 c.f.s.
  • When: Thursday, June 27

Flows at Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam at Pine Bluff

  • Current: 175,000 c.f.s.
  • Expected peak: 300,000 c.f.s. 
  • When: Friday, June 28

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Officials with the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service wants to remind residents along the Arkansas River to monitor the flood stages and to make appropriate decisions about moving livestock, equipment, and belongings to higher ground.

People in at-risk areas should also stay in contact with their local emergency officials.

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