Flash Flood — Jackson, Arkansas

2025-01-30 · near Swifton, Jackson, Arkansas

Event narrative

Arkansas Highway 224 was closed in both directions due to high water from Cattail Creek over the roadway near the community of Swifton.

Wider weather episode

A slowly lifting warm front across Arkansas led to a significant rain event across central and northern Arkansas during a period of several days. Rainfall totals mounted across the northern half of the state and by January 30th locations across central and northern Arkansas experienced Flash Flooding after receiving additional rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237328. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.