This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel
(WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. Currently, the tailwater elevation at
Norrell Lock and Dam is 131.26 ft-msl and the headwater elevation at
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam is 128.35 ft-msl with a differential of 2.91
feet. Due to a falling Mississippi River level and increased White River
flows resulting from rainfall events in the White River Basin, WREC
differentials are higher than normal. The WREC differential is forecasted
to reach 3.5 feet by Sunday, February 2. These higher differentials are
expected to persist until Mississippi River levels increase or White River
flows recede. Contact Montgomery Point Lock and Dam or Norrell Lock and Dam
for current differential and elevations or visit our website at
http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/WaterLevels.aspx
Mariners transiting the WREC should use extreme caution in this area,
especially when passing Montgomery Point Lock and Dam.
Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice
should be directed to James McKinnie in the Little Rock District Office, at
(501) 324-5739 or (501) 324-5096, or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@us.army.mil.
//signed//
Kevin J. McDaniels
Chief, Operations Division (Acting)