Heavy Rain — Izard, Arkansas

2007-01-14 · near Zion, Izard, Arkansas

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall increased water levels along a number of low water crossings across Izard County. A vehicle attempted to drive through a low water crossing along the Piney Fork of the Strawberry River, northeast of Zion, and was swept downstream. The only person in the vehicle was the driver who drowned.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved into Arkansas from the northwest on the 12th and eventually stalled out over southeast Arkansas for several days. Meanwhile, a slow moving storm system approached the state from the west. Southerly winds ahead of the system brought abundant amounts of moisture northward over the stalled front, producing heavy rains across much of Arkansas along with widespread flash flooding. Many counties reported damage to roads and bridges.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 13070. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.