Flash Flood — Scott, Arkansas

2002-05-27 · near Waldron, Scott, Arkansas

Event narrative

A 65 year old female was driving across a low-water crossing when the vehicle was washed off the road. Her two grandchildren were also in the car at the time but were later rescued. She got out of the car and was swept about a half mile downstream and drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5295903. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.