Flood in Yell County, Arkansas
Flood February 8, 2023 – February 11, 2023 · Yell County, Arkansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Petit Jean River at Danville in early February.
The wider storm
Temperatures quickly rebounded by February 7-8 as a strong storm system approached the area. Highs across southern and central Arkansas climbed into the 70s to lower 80s, breaking a few records. There wasn't much severe weather across the state, but a flash flooding event unfolded across roughly the northwest half of the state. Rainfall amounts exceeded 4-6 inches in some locations leading to rapid rises on area rivers. Several rivers across western and northern Arkansas rose quickly above flood stage. The Petit Jean River at Danville provided Major Flooding to areas across Yell County.
Began near Corinth (35.0587, -93.4188).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1081447. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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