It was a perfect setup for flooding heading into mid-February. The ground was wet (and could not hold much additional water) following six straight months of above average precipitation. Rivers were running high. The atmosphere was loaded with moisture on the 10th/11th, and a storm system in the Plains was set to wring it out of the clouds. It was a bad situation. The forecast called for several inches of rain from central into northeast Arkansas. Rain focused along and north of a front that was stalled over southeast sections of the state.
By the time the event was over, more than half a foot of liquid was measured in places. Seventy two hour precipitation totals through 600 am CST on the 12th included 6.02 inches at Newport (Jackson County), 5.18 inches at Blytheville (Mississippi County), 5.10 inches at Walnut Ridge (Lawrence County), 4.61 inches at Batesville (Independence County), 4.03 inches at North Little Rock (Pulaski County), and 4.01 inches at Russellville (Pope County).
Swollen rivers closed highways in the northeast, including Highway 37 between Cord (Independence County) and Tuckerman (Jackson County), Highway 14 between Oil Trough (Independence County) and Newport (Jackson County), Highway 37 near Grubbs (Jackson County), Highway 25 between Black Rock and Powhattan (both in Lawrence County), and Highway 166 northeast of Pocahontas (Randolph County).
There were numerous reports of flash flooding. At least two vehicles were swept off the pavement by rapidly rising creeks. The vehicles were just east of Springfield (Conway County) near Cadron Creek, and west of Hagarville (Johnson County) at the intersection of Highways 123 and 292 close to Minnow Creek. No injuries were reported in either incident.
The rain was too much for rivers in eastern Arkansas. There was major flooding along portions of the Cache River (water threatening homes, and roads and farmland under water in Jackson and Woodruff Counties). Moderate to major flooding was noted along stretches of the Black and lower White Rivers.
At Newport (Jackson County), the White River topped out just over 30 feet on the 14th. At this level (four feet above the flood stage of 26 feet), major flooding is expected. Just south of town, an eroding levee was in danger of failing. An emergency was declared on the 12th, and people near the levee were advised to evacuate (voluntarily). As a precaution, sandbags were made available to local residents. The levee was stabilized with sandbags as well.
There was also moderate flooding along the somewhat flashy (rapid rises and falls) Little Red River at Judsonia (White County). The river crested roughly five feet above the flood stage during the morning of the 12th.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 07:57:00 to 11-FEB-19 10:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over all lanes of Hwy 37.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 10:33:00 to 11-FEB-19 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROTHRO JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 161 north of highway 70 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 11:30:00 to 11-FEB-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Roads were closed due to flash flooding with vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 12:12:00 to 11-FEB-19 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 300 was closed due to flash flooding. Water was overflowing the nearby Harris Brake Lake.

Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 12:00:00 to 28-FEB-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Pocahontas reached flood stage during this period.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 07:51:00 to 11-FEB-19 10:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was running over several roads across the city.

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 08:10:00 to 11-FEB-19 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was running over numerous city and county roads.

Flash Flood in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 08:50:00 to 11-FEB-19 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding caused water to run over several roads.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 09:00:00 to 11-FEB-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCKETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All lanes of Hwy 166 blocked due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 09:17:00 to 11-FEB-19 12:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding in Vilonia with streets flooded and vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 09:35:00 to 11-FEB-19 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELK CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Road closures due to water flowing over the roads.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 09:59:00 to 11-FEB-19 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding caused water to run over the roadway. Ditches near the road were full of water and vehicles were stranded.

Flash Flood in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 10:17:00 to 11-FEB-19 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding caused a creek to overflow, with a yard and basement flooded also.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 10:33:00 to 11-FEB-19 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several inches of water over the street.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 10:59:00 to 11-FEB-19 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding in southern Van Buren County, with several roads under water.

Flash Flood in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 11:05:00 to 11-FEB-19 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused multiple roads countywide to be blocked.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 11:58:00 to 11-FEB-19 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Houses in low-lying areas were flooded due to high water.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 12:14:00 to 11-FEB-19 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLET TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle was swept away by high water.

Flash Flood in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 12:40:00 to 11-FEB-19 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLIPPIN APRT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was running over 8th street near Crane Creek.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 14:52:00 to 11-FEB-19 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A creek overflowed, as well as yard and basement flooding.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 15:44:00 to 11-FEB-19 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant creek flooding occurred, with water over many roads in and around the Petit Jean Mountain area.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-19 17:11:00 to 11-FEB-19 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Artis Lane, south of Dave Ward Dr., was closed due to flash flooding.