Flash Flood Warning Issued for Boone and Newton Counties in Arkansas
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NWS Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Boone County and northwestern Newton County until 10:15 PM CDT on May 23.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Arkansas
- Issued
- June 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock AR
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Arkansas.
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Little Rock AR. The alert is effective from 7:40 PM CDT on May 23, 2026, until 10:15 PM CDT on May 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Boone County in north central Arkansas and northwestern Newton County in north central Arkansas. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Harrison, Bergman, Omaha, Capps, Myrtle, Self, Red Bank, Roberson Hollow, Alpena, Crumpler Subdivision, Batavia, Bear Creek Springs, New Hope in Boone County, Ridgeway, Burlington, Hopewell in Boone County, Gaither, and Compton.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
At 7:40 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 7:40 PM CDT until 10:15 PM CDT on May 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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