Flash Flood Warning Issued for Logan and Scott Counties in Western Arkansas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Logan and Scott counties until 7:45 AM CST due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Arkansas
- Issued
- April 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Logan County and northeastern Scott County in western Arkansas. The alert was triggered by Doppler radar indicating thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in western Arkansas:
- Central Logan County
- Northeastern Scott County
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Booneville, Waldron, Paris, Magazine, Subiaco, Scranton, Blue Mountain, Mount Magazine, Midway (Logan County), Sugar Grove, Grayson, Driggs, Carolan, Corley, Ione, Wilkins, Elm Park, and Hon.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid flooded areas. "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away from small creeks, streams, and low-lying areas where water can rise rapidly.
Expected Conditions
As of 5:21 AM CST, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen in the last hour. Additional rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected. This heavy precipitation is likely to cause flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 5:21 AM CST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 7:45 AM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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