The Benton County Emergency Operations Center is preparing for flooding that is predicted to strike Northwest Arkansas.
The center said they are operating at a Level III Activation and monitoring the weather.
Excess rainfall is expected Friday night into Saturday morning and the center gave certain rules to follow in case of flooding:
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- Avoid flooded areas, especially if water is flowing fast
- Be cautious when driving at night
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