Flood — Independence, Arkansas

2023-02-08 to 2023-02-10 · near Cushman Jct, Independence, Arkansas

Event narrative

Heavy rain in the early part of February brought flooding to the White River at Batesville.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.