Flash Flood — Crittenden, Arkansas

2025-10-06 · near Gavin, Crittenden, Arkansas

Event narrative

Water over the roads at Avondale Elementary School in West Memphis.

Wider weather episode

A weak tropical low moved across the region during the evening of October 6th. Deep moisture was in place with precipitable water values of around 2 inches. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches resulted in isolated flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.