Flash Flood — Polk, Arkansas

2023-03-16 · near Rocky, Polk, Arkansas

Event narrative

Multiple reports, via emergency manager and the public, of water over Arkansas Highway 8 in several spots between Lake Wilhelmina and just west of the city of Mena.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system moved across Arkansas late in the day on the 16th bringing heavy rainfall to western and southwestern Arkansas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1088147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.