Heavy Rain — Polk, Arkansas

2023-08-08 · near Mena, Polk, Arkansas

Event narrative

The Mena Co-Op observer measured 4.42 inches of total rainfall in a 24 hour period ending at 7:45 AM CST.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system and associated cold front moved around the periphery of a high pressure system situated over the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary triggered scattered severe thunderstorms in northern Arkansas during the night-time hours bringing to large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1126290. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.