Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surged into Arkansas early in September. The moisture content of the atmosphere rose considerably above normal. Then, an upper level low pressure system arrived and caused heavy rainfall and flash flooding to develop on the 4th and 5th.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 04-SEP-07 15:10:00 to 04-SEP-07 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEARCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported in Searcy, with Panther Creek and other creeks reaching bankfull.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 04-SEP-07 17:45:00 to 04-SEP-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Arkansas Highway 11 near Hazen was impassable due to high water over the road.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 09:50:00 to 05-SEP-07 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported on Arch Street, in Boyle Park, and on LaHarpe Street.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 09:50:00 to 05-SEP-07 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported at the 3600 block of John F. Kennedy Blvd. and on Pershing at the railroad underpass.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 10:00:00 to 05-SEP-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was reported over Arkansas Highway 229.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 10:10:00 to 05-SEP-07 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Kerr Road.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 14:30:00 to 05-SEP-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Water was over several roads in the Gillett area.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 14:30:00 to 05-SEP-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICHNOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Water was over several roads in the Tichnor area.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 11:30:00 to 05-SEP-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A torrential downpour flooded Arkansas Highway 38.

Lightning in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 12:00:00 to 05-SEP-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE DIXIE
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Lightning damaged a breaker, causing a power outage.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 07:47:00 to 05-SEP-07 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

U.S. Highways 64 and 65 were flooded, as were some city streets in Conway.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 04-SEP-07 14:50:00 to 04-SEP-07 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Some of the streets flooded in Conway.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 04-SEP-07 15:30:00 to 04-SEP-07 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A home was flooded in Judsonia.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 05-SEP-07 11:30:00 to 05-SEP-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ARC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rain caused street flooding in town.