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Watch out for flooding on these Fort Smith roadways and intersections

A number of Fort Smith intersections and streets are prone to flooding after heavy downpours.

With more storms in the forecast Friday, Fort Smith police reminded residents of places to avoid during heavy rain.

Police are urging people not to drive into water, especially if the area has a barricade.

A wind advisory was issued for the Arkansas River Valley Friday with gusts up to 45 mph possible in places. Chances for heavy rain in severe storms moved to the east of Fort Smith Friday morning.

Skies are expected to clear Saturday with sunshine and temperatures in the low 60s.

The list of spots that flood includes N. D Street and N. 10th Street and N. G and N. 9 in the downtown area.

A vehicle was stuck in high water at N. 9th Street and D Street Friday morning March 24, 2023 as heavy rain moved into the River Valley and a flash flood warning was issued.
A vehicle was stuck in high water at N. 9th Street and D Street Friday morning March 24, 2023 as heavy rain moved into the River Valley and a flash flood warning was issued.

Other places to avoid during storms include:

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  • U.S. 271 and Texas Road

  • U.S. 71 and Riley Park Drive

  • Brooken Hill and Willow Brook

  • South 16th and Rogers Avenue

  • U.S. 271 and Hillside

  • N. D Street and N. 10th Street

  • N. G Street and N. 9th Street

  • Jenny Lind and Knoxville Street

  • N. H Street and N. 10th Street

  • S. 91st Street and Houston Street

  • N. 16th Street and N. H Street

  • N. 16th and Grand Avenue

  • N. 10th and N. B Street

  • N. 9th Street and N. E Street

  • N. O Street and N. Greenwood Avenue

  • S. 25th Street and Dodson Avenue

  • Towson Avenue and S. O Street

  • Towson Avenue and Phoenix Avenue

  • All northbound lanes on Towson between Phoenix and Fresno

  • Country Club and Old Greenwood Avenue

  • State Highway 45 between Planters and Burrough

  • N. 8th Street and Kelley Highway

  • Cavanaugh and 28th Street

  • State Highway 45 and Savannah

  • N. 7th Street to N. 8th Street from N. E Street to N. K Street

  • Towson Avenue and M. Street

  • 4001 Newlon

  • 2301 Towson northbound, right lane

  • 66th Street and Kinkead

This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Fort Smith officials release list of flood-prone streets.