Little Rock, Ark. – Daily rounds of rain and thunderstorms could soak parts of Arkansas with up to 5 inches of rain by Sunday, raising concerns about flash flooding across the state’s western and southwestern regions.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a slow-moving system will increase moisture levels beginning Wednesday night, with a marginal to slight risk of excessive rainfall from Thursday through Friday. The heaviest downpours are expected in areas west of Hot Springs and south of Fort Smith, where isolated totals may exceed 4 inches.
Cities including Texarkana, Mena, and De Queen could face both flash flooding and ponding on roadways, especially in low-lying or poorly drained areas. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roads, while residents in flood-prone zones should prepare for potential evacuations or travel disruptions. Rainfall rates could overwhelm small creeks and urban drainage systems.
The muggy pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, with daily storm chances persisting across central and eastern Arkansas. This marks one of the more significant June rainfall events for the region since 2021.
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday night, with updates expected as rainfall trends develop.
