Later in the month, the focus shifted from ice to areas of heavy rain and some severe weather. A front wobbled across the region from the 20th through the 23rd, and a storm system roared through the middle of the country on the 24th.  Forecast models showed there was at least twice the usual moisture for late February. Given a tremendous amount of liquid to wring out of the clouds, and with downpours lasting for several days, flash flooding and eventual river flooding became headlines.  Through 600 am CST on the 25th, four to more than ten inches of water was measured in a five day period. At many locations, this was two months of rain in just a few days. Amounts included 10.55 inches at Mount Ida (Montgomery County), 9.82 inches at Hot Springs (Garland County), and 8.83 inches at Little Rock (Pulaski County).

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 06:13:00 to 23-FEB-18 08:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over bridges on Manford Road and Mill Creek Road in Caddo Gap.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 22:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This was storm total rainfall for 30 hours ending at midnight on 2/22/18...5.16 inches.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 19:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was covering Rose Hill Road.

Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 05:50:00 to 23-FEB-18 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported State Highway 53 south of Hollywood blocked due to high water.

Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 06:30:00 to 23-FEB-18 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported State Highway 18 at Newport blocked due to high water.

Flood in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 07:13:00 to 23-FEB-18 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported Highway 7 from Log Mile 0 to Log Mile 7 blocked due to high water.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:50:00 to 21-FEB-18 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was running over Smith Road.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:17:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEARCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded throughout White County, some with water damage.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 09:00:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain brought 5 inches of rain as of 9 am to West Little Rock behind the Kroger on Chenal.

Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 17:41:00 to 22-FEB-18 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 294 at Kinfolks Road was reported flooded.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 14:23:00 to 22-FEB-18 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT ROOTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported in several areas.

Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 17:46:00 to 22-FEB-18 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over State Highway 319 between highways 5 and 107.

Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 19:44:00 to 21-FEB-18 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All lanes of highway 49 north of Brinkley were temporarily blocked due to high water.

Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 20:36:00 to 21-FEB-18 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Highway 226 was closed south of Swifton due to high water on the road.

Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 19:54:00 to 21-FEB-18 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All lanes of highway 70 at highway 161 were temporarily blocked due to high water.

Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 09:00:00 to 23-FEB-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLD CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was in outbuildings and near houses on Lakeview Circle, Shoreline Road, and Lawrence Landing Adjacent to Lake Conway. Sandbagging is still in progress.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 09:05:00 to 23-FEB-18 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARMONY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A house is isolated by water with two people inside the house.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 09:05:00 to 23-FEB-18 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 7 in Ouachita County is closed from Highway 79B and continuing north into Dallas County.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:21:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads in and around Conway are barricaded due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 09:15:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Remmel dam flow rate was over 45,000 CFS.

Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 19:37:00 to 22-FEB-18 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All lanes of Highway 46 N at the 14000 block in Redfield are blocked due to high water.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 19:51:00 to 22-FEB-18 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hilltop Road at Springhill Road was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:39:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Springfield and Mallet town roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 23-FEB-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATES MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Leopard and Bridge Creeks were out of their banks. Water was near the road at the intersection of Highway 89 and Fortson Rd.

Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 01:20:00 to 22-FEB-18 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reports 12 miles of Highway 278 blocked due to high water.

Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 03:13:00 to 23-FEB-18 05:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four homes in the Floyd-Romance Community off Highway 31 and Gravel Hill Road are being evacuated. Lake Barnett has risen and has endangered homes in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-18 21:20:00 to 20-FEB-18 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AETNA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several outbuildings were damaged. Some of the trees were blown down. The damage was consistent with straight-line winds of 60-80 mph.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 20:47:00 to 21-FEB-18 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in the county had high water over them.

Flood in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 03:12:00 to 22-FEB-18 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas State Police Troop F reported all lanes of Highway 160 east of Hermitage are blocked due to flooding.

Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 09:20:00 to 23-FEB-18 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported Highway 300 at Log Mile 2.5 blocked due to high water.

Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL PASO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was over Sandy Ford Road off of El Pas Road.

Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 18:26:00 to 23-FEB-18 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported State Highway 236 between Highway 89 and Highway 31 was blocked due to high water.

Heavy Rain in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 09:48:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall was measured at 8.06 inches.

Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:45:00 to 21-FEB-18 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Peters Road Southwest of Cabot is mostly underwater.

Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:47:00 to 21-FEB-18 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads are flooded in Garland County.

Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 04:32:00 to 23-FEB-18 06:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE ROCHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas State Police reported Highway 84 near McCann Drive and Deer Creek Road was blocked due to high water.

Heavy Rain in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 10:15:00 to 21-FEB-18 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Since 7 pm 2/20/18, 4.60 inches fell on Carpenter Dam Road at Hot Springs.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:50:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads are flooded with water running over them in Searcy County.

Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 04:40:00 to 23-FEB-18 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENKINS FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 46 S at Jenkins Ferry State Park was blocked due to high water.

Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 23-FEB-18 04:40:00 to 23-FEB-18 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas State Police Troop K reported Highway 46 N near Stagecoach Road blocked due to high water.

Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 05:52:00 to 22-FEB-18 07:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported Highway 146 from MM 0.30 to MM 3.30 was blocked due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-18 21:22:00 to 20-FEB-18 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: AETNA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Chicken house roofs were damaged and removed. Outbuildings were damaged. The damage was consistent with straight-line winds in excess of 70 mph.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Remmel dam flow rate was over 33,000 CFS.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Students were rescued from a school bus that drove off a flooded road.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 09:21:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported all lanes of Highway 7 near Ouachita 31 were blocked due to flooding.

Flood in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 22-FEB-18 05:52:00 to 22-FEB-18 07:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUMAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas DOT reported Highway 159 from MM 0.38 to MM 2.5 was blocked due to high water.

Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 16:56:00 to 21-FEB-18 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT ROOTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooded roadways in portions of the county have prompted Pulaski County Special School District to close for tomorrow February 22nd.

Winter Weather in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 18:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Boone County 911 in Harrison has reported drizzle freezing onto elevated surfaces such as benches and plants.

Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 10:50:00 to 21-FEB-18 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was over the road near Glenwood, over a low water crossing bridge.

Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:13:00 to 21-FEB-18 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BAUXITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Storm spotter reports water from Hurricane Creek is covering Sardis Road near Bauxite.

Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

West Main Street near Oneida in Jacksonville began to flood.