Flash Flood — Drew, Arkansas

2023-01-03 · near Monticello Muni Arpt, Drew, Arkansas

Event narrative

Several miles of Hwy. 138 flooded northeast of Monticello.

Wider weather episode

A few strong to severe thunderstorms moved across Arkansas on the afternoon and evening of the 2nd. Damaging winds and a tornado occurred over portions of far southeast Arkansas. Over central and northern Arkansas, storms occurred but damage was highly localized. Another tornado moved through Jessieville causing damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069149. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.