Significant flooding will continue down the Arkansas River from eastern Oklahoma across the entire state of Arkansas through the week.

The Arkansas River has crested at Van Buren, Ozark, Dardanelle, Morrilton, and Toad Suck. The river is expected to crest at Little Rock Tuesday morning (6/4), Pine Bluff on Wednesday (6/5), and at Pendleton on Friday (6/7).

Major to record flooding will continue at all points along the Arkansas River in Arkansas. This will cause flooding of property near the river, especially in low-lying areas. Backwater flooding will be an issue as well. Impacts will be felt well out ahead of the forecast crest, so our best advice is to avoid going near the river, especially for any recreational purposes, during this period of high flow/flooding.

Make sure to follow all instructions from local safety officials, and never drive past a barricaded/closed road sign. We want everyone to make it through this flood safely. Near record water levels will remain on the Arkansas River for several days, and this will put continued stress on levees along the river. Any weak point along the levees will be tested as never before, and any levee over topping or breaching will greatly impact the timing and severity of crests down river.

Rain chances will increase over the next few days, as deep moisture moves back into the region, and several systems move through. Another potential problem could end up being tropical development in the western Gulf of Mexico. Much of Arkansas is still expected to see two to four inches of rainfall.