Flood Watch until 12:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Arkansas, including the following areas, Lawrence, Randolph, Baxter, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Marion and Sharp counties.
* WHEN...From Midnight CST tonight through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across the watch area. 2-3 inches of rain is expected with possibly higher amounts, which could lead to flash flooding.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MARION ... BAXTER ... FULTON ... SHARP ... RANDOLPH ... IZARD ... LAWRENCE ... BOONE COUNTY EXCEPT SOUTHWEST ... BOONE COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Baxter County 911
815 Hwy 62 E
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 870-425-2361
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP JQPUBLIC followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch