Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 9:13PM CST until November 5 at 1:00AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 7:13pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 913 PM CST, Thunderstorms producing heavy rain training across
the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches and
locally higher are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fort Smith... Fayetteville...
Springdale... Rogers...
Bentonville... Van Buren...
Siloam Springs... Berryville...
Huntsville... Eureka Springs...
Cedarville... Mountainburg...
Natural Dam... Bella Vista...
Lowell... Farmington...
Alma... Pea Ridge...
Prairie Grove... Gentry...
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Benton, AR; Carroll, AR; Crawford, AR; Franklin, AR; Madison, AR; Washington, AR; Adair, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK