Little Rock, AR – Parts of Arkansas are under heightened flood risk today as strong thunderstorms continue to drench the state, bringing several inches of rainfall since Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, radar estimates show northwest Arkansas receiving between 4 to 6 inches of rain, particularly around Fayetteville and Harrison. Russellville and Fort Smith have seen totals closer to 2 to 4 inches, while Little Rock and central counties report 0.5 to 1 inch so far.
Forecasters warn that flash flooding remains a serious concern as storms move slowly across the region. The heaviest rainfall is concentrated in northern and western Arkansas, but additional bands are expected to affect communities along the I-40 and I-49 corridors through the evening.
Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to monitor local alerts, avoid low-water crossings, and prepare for possible road closures. Emergency officials stress that even a small amount of moving water on roads can be life-threatening.
Southern Arkansas, including Texarkana, El Dorado, and Monticello, has reported lighter rainfall amounts of less than an inch. However, forecasters caution that conditions could change quickly if new storm systems develop.
The National Weather Service will continue to update rainfall totals and warnings as thunderstorms persist.
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