🚨 Tornado Watch Issued 🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ouachita County until 7PM 04/20/2025
🌪 Watch vs. Warning:
• A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay alert and be prepared.
• A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately!
Stay weather-aware and have a safety plan in place! ⛈
Cash Rd will be closed this morning starting at 7AM at the bridge by Lincoln Center / Ken's Discount. Work should be complete by noon.
All areas that were flooded previously have been able to drain off. We currently have some slight pooling on Washington Street in front of Westgate shopping center and another small area on Washington near Generations Banks.
We will continue to keep you updated as we go through the evening.
Lakeview is under water but passable at this time.
Cheyenne Rd (off Old Wire Rd) creek is over the road at this time.
Partial to entire flooding on South Adams in the south bound lane from Downtown to Greater St. Paul.
Elm Street in area of Greater Love Church flooded, please avoid this area.
Flooding on Mt Holly Road in the area of Steel Deals
Washington Street is experience flooding from Westgate Shopping Center to Garden Oaks Shopping Center. Flooding on both sides of street.
Flooding on Harrison between Jefferson & Washington
We have partial flooding on Fairview Rd near the Camden Sportsplex.
Also flooding Washington Street between Cleveland Ave and Gaughan. Only 1 lane passable at this time.
There is partial flooding on California Ave at the Trace crossing (near Jefferson Ave.)
California Ave has flooded spots in the north bound lane from WalMart to Police Drive. Please avoid this area as much as possible at this time.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ouachita County until 11:45 a.m. Saturday.
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of the building you are in.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ouachita County until 11:15 a.m. Saturday.
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of the building you are in.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ouachita County until 4:00 a.m. Saturday.
Primary threats include:
•A few tornadoes, with a couple of intense tornadoes likely.
•Large hail up to two inches in diameter.
•Damaging winds up to 70 mph.
To receive free weather alerts sent to your mobile phone or landline, sign up for CodeRED alerts on Camden Fire Department website at: www.camdenfd.com/severe-weather
A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. If you are in the watch area, be sure to monitor the National Weather Service, your NOAA Weather Radio, or local news for more information on threatening weather conditions and additional severe weather watches or warnings.
⚠️ Traffic Alert – Cash Rd, Camden ⚠️
Reported tree down across the road on Cash, just south of Lincoln Center. Please use caution in the area and consider alternate routes while crews respond.
🚨 Tornado Watch Issued 🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ouachita County until 9PM 04/04/2025
🌪 Watch vs. Warning:
• A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay alert and be prepared.
• A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately!
Stay weather-aware and have a safety plan in place! ⛈
Please use caution when traveling around the city. We are experiencing flooding on California Ave in front of the Police Department.
We also have a tree down on Cedar Street. Avoid this area at this time.
🚨 Tornado Watch Issued 🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ouachita County until 10PM
🌪 Watch vs. Warning:
• A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay alert and be prepared.
• A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately!
Stay weather-aware and have a safety plan in place! ⛈
The burn ban for Camden and Ouachita County is now lifted.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ouachita County until 12:15 a.m. Thursday.
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!
Doppler radar has estimated up to 3.5 inches of rain have already occurred in this area, with up to an additional 2.5 inches possible over the next couple of hours. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, ditches, and other low-lying areas is already ongoing or likely to occur.
Use caution on morning commutes to work and school, and don't drive through floodwaters of any depth, as roads may be compromised.
Flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, with most flood-related deaths occurring in vehicles. Flooding is especially difficult to see at night!