Flash Flood in Desha County, Arkansas

Flash Flood September 23, 2020 · Desha County, Arkansas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ash and Oak Streets were reported flooded with one to two feet of water over the roads.

The wider storm

On the 23rd, heavy precipitation affected the southern half of the state. Four to five inch totals occurred at Kelso (Desha County), with three to four inches at Malvern (Hot Spring County), Mount Ida (Montgomery County), and Murfreesboro (Pike County).

The deluge continued across the southeast counties on the 23rd/early on the 24th. Five to six inches of liquid was measured at Watson (Desha County). Streets were also under water at McGehee (Desha County).

Began near Mc Gehee (33.6333, -91.4059).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 920129. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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