A storm system wobbled from eastern Texas into southwest Arkansas in mid-September. Precipitation became widespread just to the north and east of the system late on the 15th in west central, central and northeast sections of the state. There was tropical moisture in place, making showers and thunderstorms more efficient rain-makers. Heavy rain continued swirling around the system across Arkansas on the 16th through the 18th.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 06:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding occurred on Oak Meadows Drive and Kerr Station Road.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 15-SEP-09 21:04:00 to 15-SEP-09 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDIN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a car that was traveling on Arkansas Highway 104. The car overturned into a water-filled ditch, killing the driver and injuring a passenger. Winds at the time of the accident were light. However, in the 24 hours prior to the accident, approximately 3 inches of rain had fallen, and according to the State Police report, rain was still falling at the time of the accident. It is believed that the heavy rains weakened the tree's roots and added extra weight to the foliage on the tree, causing it to fall.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 11:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Pine Mountain Creek was well over its banks, and flooded Bricky Road.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 15:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A dam at a small pond was washed away and water emptied.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 08:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW DIXIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous county roads were flooded.

Flood in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 18-SEP-09 00:15:00 to 18-SEP-09 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELHI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding which developed on the 17th became widespread areal flooding during the early hours of the 18th.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 12:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Jack Hall Road was impassable.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 06:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was a foot deep over Cato Road.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 12:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

All low water crossings around Damascus were under water.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 11:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENDERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred at Arkansas Highways 107 and 225.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 13:10:00 to 16-SEP-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

U.S. Highway 65 north of Damascus was flooded.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 08:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Most county roads were under water, but none were closed.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 15-SEP-09 23:40:00 to 16-SEP-09 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intersection of Rebsamen Park Road and Cedar Hill Road was flooded and impassable.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 06:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall totaled 4.90 inches in just over 7 hours.

Heavy Rain in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 15-SEP-09 17:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A resident of Center Hill measured 8.10 inches of rain in 21 hours.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 18-SEP-09 00:15:00 to 18-SEP-09 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIDESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding which developed on the 17th became widespread areal flooding during the early hours of the 18th.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 17-SEP-09 15:30:00 to 18-SEP-09 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELHI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 278 between Locust Bayou and Hampton was closed due to flooding. Water was over several county roads south of Hampton. The sheriff's office evacuated an elderly couple from their home at Locust Bayou. The water was 4 feet deep in the house, causing a freezer to float from one room to another. Two other homes on U.S. Highway 278 west of Hampton had water in them.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 17-SEP-09 15:35:00 to 18-SEP-09 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIDESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Arkansas Highway 57 west of Stephens was closed due to high water. Numerous county roads were closed across Ouachita County due to high water.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 12:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Water was across Old Gin Road in Southside.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 15:45:00 to 16-SEP-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ARC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water was across Arkansas Highway 11 North.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 15:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOYD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Beebe-Capps Expressway was partially flooded on the outside lanes. Arkansas Highway 367 south of Searcy had waster over the road in several places. Arkansas Highway 36 west of Searcy had water over it in several places. Lake Barnett was flooded and several creeks in Searcy were out of their banks.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 17:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately 20 county roads were closed due to high water. Fryer Bridge Road and Shaw Bridge Road were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 12:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIMES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Many roads in the county were flooded.

Flash Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 16-SEP-09 06:30:00 to 16-SEP-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was deep in places around Augusta and McCrory.