Several inches of rain fell across Arkansas associated with a storm system moving across the region. Flash flooding and some severe weather was noted.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 20:37:00 to 24-MAR-23 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 3.22 inches in Ravenden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 11:06:00 to 24-MAR-23 11:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON SALINE CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house in Benton sustained moderate damage when two trees fell on the structure. Winds were believed to be sub severe, and the trees likely fell due to extremely saturated soil conditions.

Heavy Rain in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:10:00 to 24-MAR-23 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous sites across the county reported between 4.00 and 4.25 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:42:00 to 24-MAR-23 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 3.10 inches on the south side of Petit Jean Mountain.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:15:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALUM FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 68-year old man on a motorcycle tried to cross a road at the Lake Winona spillway. He was swept off the pavement and down the Alum Fork Saline River where he drowned, 5 miles northwest of Paron.

Heavy Rain in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:42:00 to 24-MAR-23 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 3.10 inches on the south side of Petit Jean Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 16:10:00 to 24-MAR-23 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the road in the Glen Rose area north of Malvern.

Heavy Rain in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 20:11:00 to 24-MAR-23 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall was measured at 3.20 in Mena.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 14:10:00 to 24-MAR-23 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was observed in multiple areas across the county, including water over multiple roadways.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 14:26:00 to 24-MAR-23 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A little more than 4 miles of state highway 80 was closed between Hon and Anderson due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 14:27:00 to 24-MAR-23 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread street flooding was observed in and around Clarksville. Rainfall was measured at 6.50 inches in Clarksville.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 04:26:00 to 24-MAR-23 07:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALD KNOB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous accidents occurred in areas of high water.

Flash Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:31:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK LITHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads in and north of Hot Springs were under water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:44:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least one house was flooded, some bridges were underwater, and multiple roadways were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:58:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads and neighborhoods in North Little Rock flooded.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 16:29:00 to 24-MAR-23 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Access roads along Interstate 30 were flooded in places, in particular near exit 123.

Flash Flood in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:24:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roadways under water in and around Russellville.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 15:32:00 to 24-MAR-23 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Petit Jean River at Booneville rose approximately 16 feet and came out of its banks near Booneville.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 16:00:00 to 24-MAR-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads flooded near the UALR Campus.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 17:15:00 to 24-MAR-23 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARSAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Portions of Peters Road were underwater and nearly impassable.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 17:30:00 to 24-MAR-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads in Cabot were underwater.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 17:56:00 to 24-MAR-23 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous roads were underwater in Pine Bluff.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 19:57:00 to 24-MAR-23 22:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple sections of Highway 38 were under water.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAR-23 11:04:00 to 24-MAR-23 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain was measured at 2.50 inches in Jasper.