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Natural Gas Release from 16-inch Pipeline in Mississippi River; Shives, Arkansas

Shives, AR, USA | 2025-Jan-31

Initial Notification: On 1/31/2025, USCG Sector Lower MS contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a natural gas pipeline release in the MS River near Shives, Arkansas. USCG requested fate and transport information as well as hazard assessment and recommendations. River was closed under COTP authorities. USCG is reaching out to Federal and local partners to notify and potentially assist. RP states, release is secured. NOAA hazard assessment and recommendations provided to USCG. Discussion on river reopening completed around 1300, river reopened. NOAA products posted to incident hotline.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:natural gas
Total amount at risk of spill: 1,461,632 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 33° 16.21′ North
Longitude (approximate): 91° 8.27′ West