{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bed9a2251517b1dc59cb3ad8e785339857dafc74.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bed9a2251517b1dc59cb3ad8e785339857dafc74.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Little Rock AR"},"word_count":347,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR\n**Issued by:** NWS Little Rock AR\n**Sent:** 2026-05-31T09:18:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-31T09:18:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-01T09:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...\n\nCache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson\nCounties.\n\nFor the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is\nforecast.\n\n* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.\n\n* WHERE...Cache River near Patterson.\n\n* WHEN...Until further notice.\n\n* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river\nbegins to flood.\nAt 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to\nflood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the\nlow grounds along the river and tributaries.\nAt 10.0 feet, Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in\nJackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of\nState Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18\nnear Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north\nof State Highway 260.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.\n- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6\nfeet this evening (Sunday May 31).\n- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.\n- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.\n\nFlooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths\noccur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,\ndips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,\neven a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route\nover higher ground.\n\nRiver forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall\nforecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of\nflooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall\nforecasts.\n\nObserved and forecasted stage data plots are available on our\nAdvanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at...\nwww.weather.gov/lzk\n\nUnder the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS.\n\nThe next statement will be issued Monday morning at 930 AM CDT."}