Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 8 at 12:51PM CDT until August 8 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 10:51am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
FFWLZK
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Pike County in southwestern Arkansas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 1251 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 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