Flash Flood — Franklin, Arkansas

2025-07-08 · near Poping, Franklin, Arkansas

Event narrative

Portions of Highway 96 were reported flooded west of Oak Bend Road.

Wider weather episode

A slow-moving cluster of thunderstorms developed across portions of west central Arkansas during the morning of the 8th, as an upper level disturbance approached the area from the northwest. The atmosphere was unusually moist, which enhanced the rainfall rates from the slow-moving thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall resulted in some flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280259. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.