National Weather ServiceArkansasFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 200 flood warnings for Arkansas in 2025 and 155 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 21, 84% below the average of 132 for those months in 2008-2025. Jackson was covered most often (353 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Arkansas get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 21 |
| 2025 | 200 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2021 | 127 |
| 2020 | 187 |
| 2019 | 229 |
| 2018 | 181 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2015 | 324 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2011 | 190 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2009 | 226 |
| 2008 | 199 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 353 | 64 | September 18, 2026 |
| Woodruff | 330 | 54 | September 18, 2026 |
| Independence | 225 | 46 | March 12, 2026 |
| White | 218 | 40 | June 25, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 212 | 38 | March 12, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 207 | 39 | February 19, 2026 |
| Perry | 189 | 27 | September 22, 2025 |
| Randolph | 183 | 30 | June 16, 2025 |
| Crawford | 173 | 26 | September 24, 2025 |
| Ouachita | 157 | 27 | March 9, 2026 |
| Yell | 156 | 25 | September 22, 2025 |
| Clark | 156 | 22 | June 25, 2026 |
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.
The latest flood warnings for Arkansas in AreaZine's record
NWS Little RockWarningSeptember 18, 2026
Flood Warning: Jackson and Woodruff, AR
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 22, 2026
NWS TulsaWarningAugust 7, 2026
Flood Warning: Carroll and Madison, AR
Expired 11:30 p.m. CDT, August 7, 2026
NWS ShreveportWarningJuly 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Miller and Bowie, AR and TX
Expired 6:45 p.m. CDT, July 12, 2026
NWS Little RockWarningJune 25, 2026
Flood Warning: Clark and Dallas, AR
Expired 1:00 p.m. CDT, June 25, 2026
NWS ShreveportWarningJune 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Columbia and Webster, AR and LA
Expired 10:45 p.m. CDT, June 23, 2026
NWS MemphisWarningJune 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Crittenden and Shelby, AR and TN
Expired 2:00 p.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS MemphisWarningJune 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Craighead, Mississippi County and Poinsett, AR
Expired 1:30 p.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS Little RockWarningJune 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Jackson and Woodruff, AR
Expired 11:30 a.m. CDT, June 23, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.