As high pressure over the East Coast refused to move, a storm system approached the ArkLaMiss from the west and stalled just to the west of the region on March 7th. While warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico filtered north and encompassed the region, a series of potent upper level disturbances began lifting northeast across the Lower Mississippi River Valley. This set the stage for multiple rounds of torrential rains that fell almost continuously across the ArkLaMiss from March 8th through March 12th. These prolonged torrential rains resulted in widespread flash flooding and river flooding across the region, with numerous area rivers reaching moderate and major flood stages. Floodwaters damaged numerous homes, businesses, and closed many primary and secondary roads across the region, with some secondary roads washed out.
As the storm system finally exited the region late on the 12th, another fast moving, compact storm system followed in its wake during the evening of March 13th. This system brought another round of heavy rain to the Delta region, in addition to several reports of hail and damaging straight line winds. Tornadoes were spawned by this system as well, which included one that affected Chicot County.

Tornado in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAR-16 20:15:00 to 13-MAR-16 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started on the southwest side of Dermott just west of Buckner Lane. Here several trees were snapped. As it crossed Buckner, six power poles were taken down. It then crossed Trotter Street, where more trees were snapped with others uprooted. A fence was laid down as well. A few homes here had minor roof damage where shingles were blown off. The tornado then tracked across US Highway 165 where it moved through open field. It tracked into the South Delta Regional Correctional Facility. Quite a bit of damage was done to the facility as it took a direct hit. Several large sections of the outer fence were torn down. Five buildings on the south side of the complex sustained roof damage where shingles and sheet paper were removed. The gym building, a metal structure, was heavily damaged where a large section of wall was removed. The main building of the complex suffered roof damage where roughly half of the roof was lifted or had parts removed. The roof is not a typical roof; it has several layers. Large portions of the foam insulation were pulled out along with several sections of a thin roof covering. A couple of the guard watch towers had the windows blown out and some minor damage. One employee was injured trying to exit a tower and broke a leg. The tornado then moved into a wooded area, where trees were snapped and a metal carport was thrown and destroyed. As the tornado crossed Highway 35, many more trees were damaged. One home sustained minor roof damage on the south side of the highway. The tornado crossed US Highway 65 and snapped more trees. It then continued through a large wooded area and farmland and it moved into Desha County. It then crossed Highway 159 where many more trees were snapped and uprooted. Where it crossed Highway 159, a home sustained some minor roof damage and had the wood framed shed destroyed. A few power lines were down here as well. The tornado continued northeast into a wooded area where more trees were damaged. Though the tornado likely dissipated a bit farther east, no access was available to that area due to flooding. The total path length was 9.2 miles, with 2.6 miles of that in Desha County. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAR-16 11:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLEY JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 35 at Highway 165 remained closed due to flooding. Other secondary roads in the county remained closed as well.

Hail in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAR-16 21:11:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to quarter sized hail occurred along Highway 82 by the lake.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAR-16 01:25:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues and evacuations occurred across the city due to flood waters. Several roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered a few roads in the city of Dermott.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAR-16 16:00:00 to 12-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 165 was closed in both directions. A portion of the railroad track was also washed out.

Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAR-16 20:25:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roadways across the county had flooding issues.

Hail in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAR-16 19:11:00 to 13-MAR-16 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large amounts of golf ball sized hail damaged cars as well as some homes around Old Milo. Quarter sized hail occurred in and around Fountain Hill.

Hail in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAR-16 19:45:00 to 13-MAR-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAR-16 20:10:00 to 13-MAR-16 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-16 19:01:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The vast majority of county roads were impassible. Approximately ten families were displaced due to floodwaters around Dermott. Another two families were displaced around Eudora. Highway 65 was under 3.5 feet of water near Eudora.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-16 15:17:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in the city limits were flooded. Water approached many homes.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAR-16 01:35:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several evacuations and water rescues occurred across the city. All roads in the city were under water.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-16 15:17:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 425 northbound and southbound was closed due to inundation.

Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAR-16 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roadways across the county had flooding issues.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAR-16 01:39:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads around the county were either underwater or washed out. Highway
133 north and 425 south near the Louisiana state line was closed. Evacuations of
residences occurred in both Crossett and Parkdale. US Highway 425 was closed south of Hamburg.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAR-16 11:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extensive flooding occurred across the county with many roads flooded and closed along with several washed out.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAR-16 15:30:00 to 12-MAR-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST CROSSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Section of Marias Saline Road washed away.