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US Army Corps of Engineers

Little Rock District Website

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Floodplain Management Services

Supporting Arkansas and Missouri communities with comprehensive flood risk management analysis and technical assistance through the FPMS program.

Program Authorization

Section 206

Service Areas

AR & MO

Silver Jackets

Active Teams

Contact

501-324-7342

Program Overview

FPMS program authorized by the 1960 Flood Control Act providing comprehensive flood risk analysis

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Program Authority: The Floodplain Management System program is authorized by Section 206 of the 1960 Flood Control Act (PL 86-645) as amended.

The Little Rock District has utilized the FPMS program in Arkansas and Missouri for comprehensive flood risk management analysis over many years. Our services encompass a wide range of technical capabilities designed to assist communities in understanding and managing their flood risks.

Core Services

Flood inundation mapping and analysis
Comprehensive floodplain mapping services
Flood duration and frequency analyses
Multi-dimensional flow modeling
Community flood risk assessments

Service Delivery

Two primary service avenues: General Technical Services and General Planning Guidance

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Service Categories

The Corps of Engineers utilizes FPMS to help communities, Tribes, and state governments through two primary avenues:

General Technical Services: Direct technical assistance for specific flooding concerns
General Planning Guidance: Comprehensive planning support for flood risk management

Eligible Recipients

No Cost Services

State and local governments, Indian Tribes, and other non-Federal public agencies

Cost Recovery Basis

Non-water resource Federal agencies and private sector clients (100% cost recovery)

Need Assistance?
Whether you have basic floodplain questions or complex flooding concerns, contact the Little Rock District at (501) 324-7342 for professional assistance.

Silver Jackets Program

Multi-agency partnership delivering integrated flood risk management solutions

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Partnership Excellence: The Silver Jackets Program is a product of FPMS, with both Arkansas and Missouri maintaining very active Silver Jackets programs.

Arkansas Silver Jackets Team Members

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
National Weather Service
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Collaborative Benefits

The Silver Jackets approach brings together federal, state, and local agencies to provide coordinated flood risk management solutions. This multi-agency partnership ensures comprehensive analysis and integrated approaches to complex flooding challenges.

Case Studies & Analysis

Real-world applications including White River flooding and technical modeling examples

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2011 White River Flood Event

Historic Event: The 2011 White River flooding that closed Interstate 40 was analyzed by the Arkansas Silver Jackets team and determined to be a 100-200 year "coincidental flooding" event.

This significant flood event was caused by both record flooding on the Mississippi River and rainfall in the White River basin—a rare statistical occurrence that flood experts call "coincidental flooding." The comprehensive analysis provided valuable insights for future flood risk management planning.

Technical Modeling Capabilities

Our advanced modeling capabilities include multi-dimensional flow models that utilize sophisticated grid systems to analyze:

Flow patterns and velocity analysis
Flood height predictions
Stream and river behavior modeling
Comprehensive watershed analysis

Additional Resources

Technical Report

FPMS Puppy Creek Report - Detailed case study and analysis

Visual Documentation

Historical imagery and technical examples of flood events and modeling work

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The 2011 White River flooding that closed Interstate 40 for an extended period. This event was analyzed and determined to be a 100-200 year coincidental flooding event caused by both Mississippi River record flooding and White River basin rainfall.

The Arkansas Silver Jackets Team representing multiple agencies: Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, National Weather Service, FEMA, and USACE.

Screen capture of a grid system used in multi-dimensional flow models. These grids help compile flow models for understanding flow patterns, velocities, and flood heights of rivers and streams throughout the country.