Flash Flood — Desha, Arkansas

2020-09-23 · near Mc Gehee, Desha, Arkansas

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 920129. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.