Boaters Warned about Fast Flows on Arkansas River
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: May 3, 2012
There's a warning in place for anyone who plans to boat on the Arkansas River across the state.
The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory because heavy rain in Northeast Oklahoma has caused flows to rise.
Advisories are issued when flows exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second. Currents become swifter and stronger and large debris is carried downstream that could threaten the safety of pleasure craft.
Flows at Trimble Lock and Dam at Fort Smith were about 95,000 cubic feet per second and climbing. Flows at Ormond Lock and Dam at Morrillton were 80,000 c.f.s. and climbing. Flows on the entire length of the Arkansas River are expected to be above 70,000 c.f.s. by May 4.
All pleasure boaters are urged to stay off the river until flows recede to safe levels.
Click here for current river information.
Click here for more information about recreation and water safety at the Corps' Little Rock District parks.
The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a small craft advisory because heavy rain in Northeast Oklahoma has caused flows to rise.
Advisories are issued when flows exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second. Currents become swifter and stronger and large debris is carried downstream that could threaten the safety of pleasure craft.
Flows at Trimble Lock and Dam at Fort Smith were about 95,000 cubic feet per second and climbing. Flows at Ormond Lock and Dam at Morrillton were 80,000 c.f.s. and climbing. Flows on the entire length of the Arkansas River are expected to be above 70,000 c.f.s. by May 4.
All pleasure boaters are urged to stay off the river until flows recede to safe levels.
Click here for current river information.
Click here for more information about recreation and water safety at the Corps' Little Rock District parks.
