Flood Advisory for Benton, AR; Carroll, AR; Madison, AR
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following counties, Benton, Carroll and Madison. When: Until 715 AM CDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following counties, Benton, Carroll and Madison.
WHEN
Until 715 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 401 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Springdale... Rogers... Bentonville... Siloam Springs... Berryville... Eureka Springs... Bella Vista... Lowell... Pea Ridge... Gentry... Green Forest... Gravette... Cave Springs... Decatur... Highfill... Gateway... Beaver... Springtown... War Eagle... Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport... http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.