The remnants of Tropical Storm Barry drifted north into Northcentral Arkansas during the early morning hours of July 16th. Meanwhile, a very moist air mass lingered south of this remnant center of circulation, as a weak shortwave trough rounded the center, enhancing large scale forcing over Eastern McCurtain County Oklahoma and the northern sections of Southwest Arkansas. Low level warm and moist air was fed into these areas on a west/southwest low level flow, and provided the additional fuel needed to trigger nearly continuous showers and embedded thunderstorms containing locally heavy rainfall, which moved repeatedly over much of Howard, Northern Hempstead, and Northern Nevada Counties. Based on available surface gauges in these areas, widespread rainfall amounts of 6-10+ inches fell through much of the morning hours of the 16th, which resulted in widespread severe flash flooding. A National Weather Service cooperative observer in Dierks (Howard County) recorded 16.17 inches, which set a maximum 24 hour rainfall record for the state of Arkansas, a maximum 24 hour rainfall record for the month of July for Arkansas, and a maximum rainfall record caused by a tropical cyclone or its remnants throughout Arkansas. The heavy rainfall finally exited the northern sections of Southwest Arkansas around midday on the 16th.
At least 13 high water rescues were performed, numerous roadways (including portions of Interstate 30 between Prescott and Gurdon) were flooded and closed, with other roadways washed out.
Howard County sustained the most significant and widespread flooding, with at least 30-40 structures sustaining flood damage, including the Howard County Sheriff's Office and the Nashville Police Station. Numerous cars were flooded and swept away in Dierks, along with flooding to several structures, and the loss of over 200 head of cattle.
In Northern Hempstead and Nevada Counties, structural flooding was more isolated. Numerous roads and bridges were washed out, including state and U.S. highways. In Hempstead County, 20 roads were washed out or damaged. Despite the numerous high water rescues, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 03:57:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPERANCEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were underwater and closed in and near Nashville.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 03:59:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were underwater and closed in and near the Center Point community.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 05:25:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BINGEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant flooding was reported by the Arkansas State Police all along Highway 371 between Nashville and Prescott.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 05:27:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported all along Highway 278 by the Arkansas State Police throughout much of Howard County.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 06:45:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 371 just west of Prescott was underwater. The force of the swift currents resulted in the culvert under the roadway just east of Black Creek to give way as a vehicle tried to cross. The vehicle was swept off the road and had to be pulled from the water. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 06:35:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intersection of Highway 26 and Highway 278 was flooded in the Center Point community.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 06:37:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIERKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several vehicles were underwater at the parking lot of the Weyerhouser Plant in Dierks. The water was as high as the windshields on some vehicles.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 06:50:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIERKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Main Street in Dierks was flooded.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 07:31:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEANEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A culvert was washed out on Highway 371 east of Blevins. Highway 371 was closed in both directions.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 07:44:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highways 67 and 371 were flooded and closed. Four high water rescues were reported in Nevada County. One house in Prescott was flooded with water 18 inches deep.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 07:52:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 1.2 miles of Highway 67 south of Prescott was closed in both directions due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 08:26:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOUGHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of I-30 was closed due to flooding north of Prescott and just south of the Clark County line.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 08:30:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven water rescues were reported throughout Howard County between Nashville and Center Point.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 08:36:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Mine Creek in Nashville was out of its banks and flooded Highway 371.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 08:50:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BINGEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads throughout Northern Hempstead County were underwater and closed.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 08:59:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mine Creek was out of its banks and inundated portions of Highway 27 south of Nashville. The road was closed in both directions for 3 miles.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 09:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six high water rescues were reported across Hempstead County. At least one home was flooded off of County Road 332.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 09:16:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Howard County Jail took on water and was flooded. Approximately 30 inmates were evacuated and taken to another holding facility.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 09:16:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOUGHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Interstate 30 was completely closed from just north of Prescott into Southern Clark County.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 12:06:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 195 at Highway 371 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-JUL-19 15:03:00 to 16-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Another (a second) culvert was washed out on Highway 371 east of Blevins. Highway 371 was closed between Blevins and Prescott due to flooding/portions of the road being washed out.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIERKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer measured 16.17 inches of rain from a NWS eight inch standard rain gauge associated with the remnants of Hurricane Barry. This cumulative total was recorded between 12 am and 1 pm on July 16th, 2019, and set a maximum 24 hour rainfall record for the state of Arkansas, a maximum 24 hour rainfall record for the month of July for Arkansas, and also a maximum rainfall record caused by a tropical cyclone or its remnants for Arkansas.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIERKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A cumulative storm total of 11.98 inches of rain was measured from a private weather station just south of Dierks from 12 am to 1 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A cumulative storm total of 8.47 inches of rain was measured from a private weather station in Northwest Nashville from 12 am to 2 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIERKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A cumulative storm total of 9.60 inches of rain was measured from a US Army Corps of Engineers' gauge at Dierks Dam from 12 am to 2 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESCOTT ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A cumulative storm total of 6.23 inches of rain was measured from a private weather station on the southeast side of Prescott from 12 am to 3 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESCOTT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cumulative storm total of 8.49 inches of rain was measured from a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer on the north side of Prescott from 12 am to 3 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A cumulative storm total of 6.97 inches of rain was recorded from a private weather station in Nashville from 12 am to 1 pm on July 16th, 2019.

Heavy Rain in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 15-JUL-19 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cumulative storm total of 6.83 inches of rain was measured by a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer in Nashville from 12 am to 1 pm on July 16th, 2019.