A stationary frontal boundary extended across southeastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas on the 19th. Very moist and unstable air was in place along and south of the boundary. Thunderstorms developed over western Oklahoma during the afternoon and moved eastward across west central Arkansas during the evening and overnight hours. Widespread heavy rainfall occurred across northwestern Arkansas, which resulted in flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:30:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 08:51:00 to 20-MAY-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The creek was flooded just downstream of the James Fork Bridge on Highway 45 at Slaytonville Road near Hackett.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 20-MAY-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAVACA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An apartment complex was evacuated due to high water from an overflowing creek. Flood water was several inches deep in some first-story apartments.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 03:00:00 to 20-MAY-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three businesses were flooded and damaged.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 03:18:00 to 20-MAY-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of Highway 255 were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 06:15:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVANAUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads were flooded on the southwest side of Fort Smith.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:07:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIBLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of Highway 282 were flooded.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:30:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 64 near Mulberry were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:31:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads on the east side of town were flooded.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:32:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Lone Oak Road near Pleasant View were flooded.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-15 07:44:00 to 20-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Highway 252 east of Lavaca were closed due to high water.