The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Red River at Arthur City affecting Choctaw County.
According to the National Weather Service this is a dangerous and life threatening situation. The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Arthur city until further notice
At 7:00 am Tuesday, the stage was 33.99 feet flood stage is 27.0 feet. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast
Forecast: The Red River at Arthur City will continue rising to near 34.5 feet this evening then begin slowly falling. Major flooding is expected to continue through Friday evening.
Impact: At 35.0 feet, expect severe flooding of crop and Pastureland between the mouth of Blue River and pecan point. Some Farm homes and barns become flooded or surrounded by high water. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
Hwy. 271 North between Paris and Hugo is expected to be closed at some point.