Floods expected as Arkansas River rises; water already spilling over at Fort Smith, Van Buren. May 24, 2019 at 2:14 a.m. | Updated May 24, 2019 at 4:30 a.m.

As of 2 PM, Saturday, the Arkansas River at Van Buren is in major flood stage at 38.05 feet and is forecast to climb above Record Flood Stage today, reaching its highest peak by late Tuesday, 5-28.

Emergency crews in the River Valley are watching the weather carefully and keeping a close eye on the Arkansas River. Skip to content. NOWCAST 40/29 News at 5pm Sunday Evening.

Some homes in Van Buren had flooding after severe storms rolled in early Saturday morning. Our U Local Arkansas Facebook group received photos of the damage. Sign up for our Newsletters Ra'leigh ...

Our content partner, 40/29 News, received reports of flash flooding, downed trees and powerlines in Fort Smith and Lavaca and damage to a metal roof in Van Buren.

VAN BUREN -- Local and state officials gathered last week in Van Buren to discuss the flood that struck the River Valley last year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District met with ...

VAN BUREN, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) - All eyes are on the Arkansas River levels as flooding is still a major concern. As of Thursday night, the Arkansas River at Van Buren is in the major flood stage ...

The river levels are now forecasted to crest at 24.5 feet at 6 p.m. on November 6. This is in the moderate flooding zone. On November 5, the Van Buren Fire & Rescue alerted the public of sandbags ...

The rain-swollen Arkansas River will give rise to record flooding in the state beginning early Monday, according to the National Weather Service.