The upper level low pressure system that brought severe weather and flash flooding to Arkansas on May 30th and 31st moved closer to the state on June 1st, producing another round of severe weather and flash flooding. By the evening of the 1st, a cold front pushed through Arkansas, bringing drier air into the state. For the 3-day period from May 30th through June 1st, rainfall amounts in the 6 to 11 inch range were recorded in Scott, Polk, Montgomery, and Yell Counties, as well as parts of Hot Spring, Clark, Saline, and Pulaski Counties. The largest 3-day total that was reported was 11.69 inches at Big Fork in Polk County.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 17:00:00 to 02-JUN-13 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES MILL
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Releases from Remmel Dam reached 50,700 cubic feet per second, flooding areas adjacent to the Ouachita River downstream.

Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 02-JUN-13 00:20:00 to 03-JUN-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall from late May into early June caused the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia to rise above flood stage just after midnight on the 2nd. The river remained above flood stage into the 3rd, then fell below flood stage during the morning hours on the 3rd.

Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 02-JUN-13 09:45:00 to 04-JUN-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall during late May caused the Fourche LaFave River near Houston to rise above flood stage during the morning hours on the 2nd. The river remained above flood stage until the morning hours on the 4th, then dropped below flood stage.

Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 02-JUN-13 01:30:00 to 03-JUN-13 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON SALINE CO ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall from late May into early June caused the Saline River at Benton to rise above flood stage during the early morning hours on the 2nd, before falling below flood stage during the evening hours on the 3rd.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 03-JUN-13 22:35:00 to 12-JUN-13 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall from late May into early June caused the Ouachita River at Camden to rise above flood stage during the evening hours on the 3rd. The river remained above flood stage for several days, before falling below flood stage during the morning hours on the 12th.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 10:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A number of roads were flooded, as was part of the golf course at Maumelle Country Club. The three-day rainfall total for May 30th through June 1st at the Little Rock airport was 6.16 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 08:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSHINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 18:24:00 to 01-JUN-13 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down between Holly Grove and Clarendon.

Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT TABOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Large amounts of rain over the Ouachita River and its tributaries from May 30th through June 1st contributed to a large rise on Lake Ouachita. The lake rose 9 feet by June 3rd, followed by a slow fall. The lake did not return to its normal level until June 21st. Roads and campgrounds near the lake were submerged. Some gangways to boat docks also went under water, causing people to have to travel in boats to reach their boat docks.

Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 26-JUN-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain fell over the Fourche LaFave River and its tributaries on May 30th through June 1st, setting off a rapid rise on Nimrod Lake. By June 5th, the lake had risen 21 feet, flooding roads and campgrounds near the lake. Some of the campgrounds that were flooded included Sunlight Bay, Carter Cove, and County Line. After the 5th, the lake began a slow fall and it returned to its normal level on June 26th.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered some roads in the county.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 09:30:00 to 01-JUN-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENCIL BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A car was washed into flood waters at Caddo Gap, but the motorist was able to reach safety. Arkansas 88 at Sims was closed. Brushy Creek flooded Brushy Rd. west-northwest of Pencil Bluff in the same area where Brushy Creek washed a house off its foundation early on the morning of May 31st. Several motorists were stranded at Albert Pike Recreation Area when the Little Missouri River flooded a low-water crossing. The motorists were in no danger but had to wait for water to recede before they could cross the river. In addition, a number of county roads were flooded. Three-day rainfall totals for May 30th through June 1st included 10.23 inches at Pine Ridge, 10.16 inches at Oden, 8.65 inches at Mount Ida, and 7.52 inches at Caddo Gap.

Flash Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 09:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITZHUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some county roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 10:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICH MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A number of county roads became impassable. For the 24-hour period ending at 7 AM on the 2nd, Big Fork measured 4.14 inches of rain and Bogg Springs collected 3.40 inches. Three-day rainfall totals for May 30th through June 1st included 11.69 inches at Big Fork, 10.00 inches at Mena, 9.50 inches at the Mena airport, 6.37 inches at Hatfield, and 6.04 inches at Bogg Springs.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Large amounts of rain over the Ouachita River and its tributaries from May 30th through June 1st contributed to a large rise on Lake Ouachita. The lake rose 9 feet by June 3rd, followed by a slow fall. The lake did not return to its normal level until June 21st. Roads and campgrounds near the lake were submerged. Some gangways to boat docks also went under water, causing people to have to travel in boats to reach their boat docks.

Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 26-JUN-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOURCHE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain fell over the Fourche LaFave River and its tributaries on May 30th through June 1st, setting off a rapid rise on Nimrod Lake. By June 5th, the lake had risen 21 feet, flooding roads and campgrounds near the lake. After the 5th, the lake began a slow fall and it returned to its normal level on June 26th.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 08:30:00 to 01-JUN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COALDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were flooded. A car with four people inside was swept off a low-water crossing and washed into a creek. The people were able to get to high ground and were eventually rescued. A trained spotter 8 miles southeast of Waldron measured 2.50 inches of rain between 7:20 and 9:20 AM CDT on the 1st. Three-day rainfall totals for May 30th through June 1st included 10.29 inches at Parks and 7.92 inches at Waldron.

Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Very heavy rainfall in late May caused the Fourche LaFave River near Gravelly to rise rapidly above flood stage during the morning hours on May 31st, reaching a record level of 32.6 feet about midday. This river remained above flood stage into the early morning hours on June 1st before falling below flood stage before sunrise that same day.