Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 8 at 9:55AM CDT until August 8 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
FFWLZK
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Pike County in southwestern Arkansas...
* Until 100 PM CDT.
* At 955 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen in the last hour. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4
inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Murfreesboro, Crater Of Diamonds State Park, Pike City, Roy and
Highland in Pike County.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Pike, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov