The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a flood warning for the White River at Batesville that is in effect until Friday evening.
The warning, issued right before 8 p.m. Wednesday, noted that the river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 15.5 feet by Thursday morning and fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon, according to the weather service. The flood stage is 15 feet. Minor flooding of agricultural land is expected at 15 feet along the river.
Remember: turn around — don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it’s harder to recognize flood dangers.
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