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Flood Advisory for Hempstead, AR; Howard, AR; Sevier, AR

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Hempstead, Howard, Sevier
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Minor
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What is happening

What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Northeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Howard County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Sevier County in southwestern...

What the bulletin says to 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.

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* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Howard County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Nashville, Mineral Springs, Lockesburg, Blevins, Ben Lomond, Oak Grove, McCaskill, Silver Ridge and Bellview. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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  1. Alert

    Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 8:59PM CDT until August 26 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Shreveport LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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