Severe weather in Arkansas includes possible flooding, thunderstorms, severe weather and tornadoes

The Slight Risk area for severe weather has been expanded to include all of southern, central, and most of eastern Arkansas.

• The Flood Watch has been expanded to include all of western, northern, and much of central/northeastern Arkansas.

• Forecast rain amounts were increased with widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches likely over the northwestern half of the state. Localized totals of 5 or more inches will be possible.

• A Wind Advisory will go into effect this evening through Thursday morning for all of eastern Arkansas. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 40 mph are likely.

• Showers and storms will continue along and north of I-30/I-40 through early afternoon with coverage expanding across the remainder of the state afternoon into evening.

  • Rain will be heavy at times with a continued threat for flash flooding, mainly over the northwestern half of Arkansas.

  • The threat for severe weather will increase by the afternoon along and south/east of I-30/I-40. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible with a lesser threat for severe hail.

  • Activity will taper off west-to-east overnight with most precipitation gone before daybreak Thursday

Flood Warning for Little River at Horatio, Flash Flood Watch and Warning in Effect for SW Arkansas

Flash Flood Warning for SW Arkansas and SE Oklahoma

Flood Warning for Little River at Horatio

Issued By Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area: Sevier County

Description

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the Little River At Horatio. From Tuesday morning to late Saturday night. At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.2 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast. Forecast...The Little river at Horatio is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 29.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. Impact...At 30.0 feet, The golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas floods. Also ranchers should evacuate cattle and farm machinery to higher ground and have preparations complete for a major flood. Expect considerable lowland flooding of several hundred acres of grazing and farming land. Expect major backwater flooding of small tributaries at their confluence with the Little River such as the Cossatot and the Rolling Fork Rivers.

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Arkansas...

Little River Near Idabel affecting McCurtain, Sevier and Little River Counties.

Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River and Howard Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Howard County in southwestern Arkansas...
  Northern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas...
  Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 940 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Nashville, Mineral Springs, Dierks, Horatio, Umpire, Lockesburg,
  Wilton, Tollette, Winthrop, Gillham, Ben Lomond, Corinth, Center
  Point, Saratoga, Athens, Arkinda, Oak Grove, Silver Ridge, Provo
  and Bellview.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are many low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas,
  including the following areas, in Arkansas, Columbia,
  Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada,
  Sevier, and Union. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In
  northeast Texas, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Morris, Red
  River, and Titus.

* Through this evening.

* Additional rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated
  higher amounts in excess of 6 inches, are possible through
  Tuesday afternoon across portions of extreme Northeast Texas,
  McCurtain County Oklahoma, and Southwest Arkansas.

* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
  rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and
  rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flooding Continues Another Day in SW Arkansas

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of southwest Arkansas...Louisiana...southeast Oklahoma
  and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas,
  Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller,
  Nevada and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,
  Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red
  River, Sabine, Webster and Winn. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain.
  In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg,
  Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk,
  Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.

* Through this evening

* Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts
  possible.

* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas.  Heavy
  rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oklahoma... Arkansas...
Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River and Howard Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

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902 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for the Little River At Horatio.

* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 28.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this Friday evening and continue falling to 20.9 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding to diminish and end through late this Friday evening

Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Thursday Evening and River Flood Warning

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of southwest Arkansas...Louisiana...southeast Oklahoma
  and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas,
  Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller,
  Nevada and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,
  Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red
  River, Sabine, Webster and Winn. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain.
  In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg,
  Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk,
  Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.

* Through this evening

* Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated locally higher
  amounts possible.

* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas.  Heavy
  rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following river in Oklahoma...
Arkansas...

  Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River
  and Howard Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Little River At Horatio.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
  at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 28.3 feet.
* Forecast...The Little River is expected to rise to a crest of 28.6
  feet this Thursday evening.  It will then fall below flood stage
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, The boat ramp recreation area at Wilton,
  Arkansas downstream from Horatio is flooded and closed. Also the
  golf course west of Haratio, Arkansas suffers from overflow.

Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Thursday Morning

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of southwest Arkansas, Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma,
  and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest
  Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
  River, Miller, Nevada, and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville,
  Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln,
  Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, and Winn. In
  southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie,
  Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion,
  Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San
  Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.

* Through Thursday morning

* Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with isolated higher
  amounts of 3 inches or more possible.

* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
  rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and
  rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 78. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Thursday Morning

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of southwest Arkansas, Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma,
  and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest
  Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
  River, Miller, Nevada, and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville,
  Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln,
  Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, and Winn. In
  southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie,
  Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion,
  Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San
  Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.

* From 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday morning

* Additional rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches with isolated higher
  amounts in excess of 6 inches possible.

* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
  rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and
  rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Showers and Thunderstorms Continue Thursday; Flash Flood Watch in Effect for SW AR

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of southwest Arkansas...southeast Oklahoma and northeast Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas, Howard, Little River and Sevier. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In northeast Texas, Bowie, Franklin, Red River and Titus. * Through this afternoon * Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible. * Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.