Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 16 at 6:41AM CST until December 16 at 9:45AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 4:41am
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington AR.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 641 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville... Springdale...
Rogers... Berryville...
Eureka Springs... Lowell...
Farmington... Green Forest...
Tontitown... Cave Springs...
Beaver... Hobbs State Park...
Clifty... War Eagle...
Grandview... Urbanette...
Johnson... Elm Springs...
Goshen... Lookout...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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; Madison, AR; Washington, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK