x
Breaking News
More () »

Fort Smith Police Department releases list of places to avoid amid flooding

The city says that many areas are prone to flooding and should be avoided.

FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) is advising motorists to avoid many local streets that are prone to flooding as weather continues to move through 5COUNTRY.

"As our weather event continues, we advise you to avoid the following areas, where we have received reports of flooding," FSPD. "Please do not risk driving into any such locations, especially when a barricade is present."

FSPD says that the following areas should be avoided:

  • N. 10/N. B
  • Mill Creek Area on Phoenix (1200-1400 Block)
  • Towson/Fresno
  • Wheeler/S. E
  • Wheeler/S. B from Towson
  • Grand/N. 16
  • Skywood/N. 50

FSPD says that flooding is still possible in areas not listed. 

Watch 5NEWS onYouTube. 

Download the 5NEWS app on your smartphone: 

Stream 5NEWS 24/7 on the 5+ app:How to watch the 5+ app on your streaming device 

To report a typo or grammatical error, please email KFSMDigitalTeam@tegna.comand detail which story you're referring to. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out