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Baxter County 911
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 :: 05:16 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 06:45PM

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Baxter County in north central Arkansas... West Central Izard County in north central Arkansas... Northwestern Stone County in north central Arkansas...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Calico Rock, Culp, Gorby, Optimus, Sylamore Shooting Range, Gunner Pool Campground, Barkshed Campground, Sylamore Bike Trail, Mt Olive in Izard County and Boswell.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BAXTER, AR ... IZARD, AR ... STONE, AR

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Baxter County 911
815 Hwy 62 E
Mountain Home, AR 72653

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 870-425-2361

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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