The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood Advisory for the Saline River at Benton, Arkansas. This advisory will last from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon.
For perspective:
- At 9:30 p.m. Thursday, the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
The NWS predicts the river will crest near 17.6 feet overnight and fall below 17.0 feet by Friday morning, May 21st.
At 18.0 feet, minor flooding begins. This floods low lying pastures along the west bank.