The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arkansas. Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Logan and Johnson Counties. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam. * WHEN. From this morning to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS. At 355.5 feet, the river remains in its banks, but access to Okane Island may be cut off. At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut off access to a nearby residence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 354.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above 355.5 feet Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 356.5 feet Saturday morning. - Action stage is 355.5 feet. - Flood stage is 357.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
