Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 5 at 2:38AM CDT until May 5 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 12:38am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following
county, Benton.
* WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 238 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Springdale... Rogers...
Bentonville... Siloam Springs...
Bella Vista... Lowell...
Pea Ridge... Gentry...
Gravette... Cave Springs...
Decatur... Highfill...
Gateway... Springtown...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport...Hiwasse...
War Eagle... Hobbs State Park...
Miller... Centerton...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Benton, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK