LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is advising residents and visitors to lakes, rivers and recreation areas to stay alert during severe weather expected this week.
Visitors should prepare a safety plan and be ready to evacuate or seek shelter if conditions worsen. Many park bathrooms serve as hardened structures and may offer the safest refuge. Upon arrival, visitors should identify these shelters and use them immediately if storm warnings or sirens sound.
Campers and guests should stay aware of potential flash flooding, reduced visibility from heavy rain, and falling limbs or trees caused by strong winds. Never attempt to cross fast-moving water in overflowing creeks or tributaries—turn around, don’t drown.
Residents and business owners who have docks on lakes or rivers should closely monitor rising water levels due to rainfall and secure or pull in their floating docks as necessary. Fishermen downstream of locks and dams should be especially vigilant of changing water levels and listen carefully for horn signals indicating imminent water releases.
USACE personnel may not always be able to notify campers about rapidly changing weather conditions. Visitors must monitor local weather reports and make appropriate safety decisions based on the conditions.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the USACE Little Rock smartphone app. The Apple iOS version is available for download today, with the Android version expected within the next couple of days. For additional recreation updates, visit www.swl.usace.army.mil, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/littlerockusace, and on X at x.com/usacelittlerock.
Release no. 25-039