06/09/2021
Dear Hunt Club:
Please share this information with all your club members:
In the past few days, much of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama in which PotlatchDeltic owns land in have received significant amounts of rain. In many areas, soils are fully saturated, and creeks and streams are running at very high levels. Thus, there is a strong probability for flooding throughout the area. This widespread flooding may wash out culverts causing roads and bridges to collapse.
Please consider the following recommendations:
1. Many PotlatchDeltic roads are not designed for vehicle traffic during these extreme rain events. In many areas, loggers have suspended operations until weather improves, and roads dry out. In other cases, the roads are one lane roads and our contractor could be taking up that one lane, so slow down when traveling
2. Before crossing any stream, realize that flooding and potential failure of road stream crossings could leave you and your vehicle stranded indefinitely.
3. Never drive on submerged roads or creek crossings. This is a very unsafe practice. Your vehicle could be swept off the road by swiftly flowing water.
Listen to your local weather for flash flood warnings. Default to the side of caution – foremost for YOUR safety but also for the long-term benefits of stable roads and sustained lease access.
The next time you visit your lease, if you discover extensive damage such as blown out culverts or bridges, please flag off the site to warn other visitors. If a road is damaged and needs repaired, you may contact your local PotlatchDeltic office to inform the representatives of the damage. We especially appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please contact us with any questions.
Thank you,
PotlatchDeltic Recreation