National Weather ServiceArkansasFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 227 flood advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 143 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 101, 20% below the average of 126 for those months in 2008-2025. Franklin was covered most often (330 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Arkansas get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 101 |
| 2025 | 227 |
| 2024 | 122 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2020 | 157 |
| 2019 | 180 |
| 2018 | 154 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2009 | 255 |
| 2008 | 198 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Arkansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 330 | 90 | August 8, 2026 |
| Crawford | 329 | 109 | July 15, 2026 |
| Washington | 263 | 83 | July 15, 2026 |
| Benton | 245 | 87 | June 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi | 240 | 45 | July 11, 2026 |
| Sebastian | 218 | 76 | September 11, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 214 | 63 | July 25, 2026 |
| Madison | 204 | 60 | August 7, 2026 |
| Carroll | 155 | 54 | August 7, 2026 |
| Lee | 149 | 24 | July 11, 2026 |
| Phillips | 113 | 25 | August 27, 2026 |
| Chicot | 105 | 3 | May 24, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.