Flash Flood in Crittenden County, Arkansas

Flash Flood October 6, 2025 · Crittenden County, Arkansas

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Gavin (35.1630, -90.2064).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1297759. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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