Flash Flood Warning Issued for Little River AR, McCurtain OK, Bowie TX
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NWS Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Little River County AR, southeastern McCurtain County OK, and northwestern Bowie County TX until 12:45 PM CDT June 19.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Arkansas, Southeastern Oklahoma, Northeastern Texas
- Issued
- July 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
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 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Arkansas, Southeastern Oklahoma, Northeastern Texas.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Shreveport LA. Effective from 2026-06-19T09:38:00-05:00 until 2026-06-19T12:45:00-05:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas; Southeastern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma; Northwestern Bowie County in northeastern Texas. Specific locations include New Boston, De Kalb, Almont, Beaverdams, Goodlake and Harris.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
Expected Conditions
At 9:38 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain 8 miles northeast of De Kalb or 10 miles northwest of New Boston, moving east at 10 mph. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Expected rainfall rate is 2 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately on 2026-06-19T09:38:00-05:00 and expires 2026-06-19T12:45:00-05:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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