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Flash Flood Warning 84, NWS Little Rock, AR

June 9, 20215 counties in Arkansas

NWS Little Rock, AR issued this flash flood warning at Jun 9, 2021, 1:36 AM CDT for 5 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2021, 1:36 AM CDT (06:36 UTC)
Expired
Jun 9, 2021, 6:05 AM CDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Little Rock, AR
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Arkansas County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Grant County, AR, Jefferson County, AR, Monroe County, AR

The radar

The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 181 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2021-06-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 69 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2021-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 89 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
69 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-185 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
917 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

680 
WGUS54 KLZK 090636
FFWLZK
ARC001-025-053-069-095-090945-
/O.NEW.KLZK.FF.W.0084.210609T0636Z-210609T0935Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
136 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Eastern Grant County in central Arkansas...
  Southern Monroe County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northern Arkansas County in southeastern Arkansas...
  North Central Cleveland County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Jefferson County in southeastern Arkansas...

* Until 435 AM CDT.

* At 134 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Due to extremely heavy rainfall over this region 
  in the last day, flash flooding is likely ongoing or expected to 
  begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, Sheridan, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, 
  Humphrey, Almyra, St. Charles, Madding, Richardson, Cottondale, 
  Warbritton, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Hensley Island, Kedron, De Witt, 
  Lamont, Sulphur Springs and Wabbaseka.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3414 9250 3421 9251 3443 9243 3449 9196
      3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105 3447 9105
      3447 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3400 9224
      3411 9241

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

232
5 follow-up statements
918 
WGUS74 KLZK 090820
FFSLZK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
320 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

ARC025-090830-
/O.CAN.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T0935Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cleveland AR-
320 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLEVELAND 
COUNTY...

Heavy rain has ended over north central Cleveland county, and flash 
flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. An areal flood 
warning is still in effect due to widespread standing water in the 
area. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of central Arkansas...eastern Arkansas...southeast 
Arkansas...southwest Arkansas and western Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3414 9250 3421 9251 3443 9243 3449 9197
      3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105 3447 9105
      3447 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3406 9208
      3406 9232 3411 9241

$$

ARC001-053-069-095-090945-
/O.CON.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T0935Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Arkansas AR-Grant AR-Jefferson AR-Monroe AR-
320 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 435 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR EASTERN GRANT, SOUTHERN MONROE, NORTHERN ARKANSAS AND 
JEFFERSON COUNTIES...

At 318 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Due to prior heavy rainfall from Tuesday, flash flooding is 
likely ongoing across the warned area.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, Sheridan, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, 
  Humphrey, Almyra, St. Charles, Madding, Richardson, Cottondale, 
  Warbritton, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Hensley Island, De Witt, Lamont, 
  Sulphur Springs, Wabbaseka and Sherrill.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3414 9250 3421 9251 3443 9243 3449 9197
      3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105 3447 9105
      3447 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3406 9208
      3406 9232 3411 9241

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

232
719 
WGUS74 KLZK 090915
FFSLZK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
415 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

ARC053-090925-
/O.CAN.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T0935Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grant AR-
415 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EASTERN GRANT COUNTY...

Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat as heavy 
rainfall has ended over Grant county. However Areal flooding may 
continue to pose a threat as standing water will take time to 
recede. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of central Arkansas...eastern Arkansas...southeast 
Arkansas...southwest Arkansas and western Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3446 9221 3449 9198 3447 9159 3457 9159
      3457 9138 3457 9105 3447 9105 3447 9100
      3446 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3406 9207
      3406 9223

$$

ARC001-069-095-090945-
/O.CON.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T0935Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Arkansas AR-Jefferson AR-Monroe AR-
415 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 435 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN MONROE, NORTHERN ARKANSAS AND JEFFERSON 
COUNTIES...

At 413 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is likely ongoing over the warned area.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Humphrey, 
  Almyra, St. Charles, Richardson, Madding, Cottondale, De Witt, 
  Warbritton, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Hensley Island, Sulphur Springs, 
  Wabbaseka, Sherrill, Bayou Meteo State Game Area and Cornerstone.

Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned 
area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3446 9221 3449 9198 3447 9159 3457 9159
      3457 9138 3457 9105 3447 9105 3447 9100
      3446 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3406 9207
      3406 9223

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

232
688 
WGUS54 KLZK 090916
FFWLZK
ARC001-069-095-091115-
/O.EXT.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T1105Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
416 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Monroe County in eastern Arkansas...
  Northern Arkansas County in southeastern Arkansas...
  Jefferson County in southeastern Arkansas...

* Until 605 AM CDT.

* At 415 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is likely ongoing over the warned area.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Humphrey, 
  Almyra, St. Charles, Richardson, Madding, Cottondale, De Witt, 
  Warbritton, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Hensley Island, Sulphur Springs, 
  Wabbaseka, Sherrill, Bayou Meteo State Game Area and Cornerstone.

Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned 
area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3446 9221 3449 9198 3447 9159 3457 9159
      3457 9138 3457 9105 3447 9105 3447 9100
      3446 9100 3434 9100 3418 9178 3406 9207
      3406 9223

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

232
363 
WGUS74 KLZK 091023
FFSLZK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
523 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

ARC069-091033-
/O.CAN.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T1105Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson AR-
523 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of central Arkansas...eastern Arkansas...southeast 
Arkansas...southwest Arkansas and western Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3447 9170 3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105
      3447 9105 3447 9100 3434 9100 3434 9106
      3433 9105 3422 9159 3422 9171

$$

ARC001-095-091115-
/O.CON.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T1105Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Arkansas AR-Monroe AR-
523 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 605 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN MONROE AND NORTHERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...

At 522 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is likely ongoing over the warned area.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Stuttgart, Humphrey, Almyra, St. Charles, De Witt, Almyra Airport, 
  Casscoe, Crocketts Bluff, Lodge Corner, Lawrenceville, Ragtown, 
  Cross Roads in Monroe County, Indian Bay and Bayou Meteo State 
  Game Area.

Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned 
area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3447 9170 3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105
      3447 9105 3447 9100 3434 9100 3434 9106
      3433 9105 3422 9159 3422 9171

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

232
288 
WGUS74 KLZK 091101
FFSLZK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
601 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

ARC001-095-091111-
/O.EXP.KLZK.FF.W.0084.000000T0000Z-210609T1105Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Arkansas AR-Monroe AR-
601 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 605 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR 
SOUTHERN MONROE AND NORTHERN ARKANSAS COUNTIES...

Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat as heavy 
rainfall has ended over the warned area. However, areal flooding 
will continue to pose a threat as standing water will take time to 
recede. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Wednesday for 
portions of central Arkansas...eastern Arkansas...southeast 
Arkansas...southwest Arkansas and western Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3447 9170 3447 9159 3457 9159 3457 9105
      3447 9105 3447 9100 3434 9100 3434 9106
      3433 9105 3422 9159 3422 9171

$$

232

The office that day

Everything else NWS Little Rock, AR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 7:49 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLZKArkansas, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and 4 more9 hr
Jun 8, 11:07 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKArkansas, Desha, Drew, Lincoln3 hr
Jun 9, 12:04 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKArkansas, Cleveland, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln5 hr
Jun 9, 4:09 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKLonoke, Prairie4 hr
Jun 9, 4:54 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLZKArkansas, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and 5 more6 hr
Jun 9, 6:38 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKMonroe, Prairie3 hr
Jun 9, 7:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKArkansas, Jefferson, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie5 hr
Jun 9, 8:57 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLZKAshley, Bradley, Cleveland, Drew51 hr
Jun 9, 9:33 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKMonroe, Prairie3 hr
Jun 9, 11:40 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKDesha3 hr
Jun 9, 2:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKDesha45 min
Jun 9, 2:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKVan Buren39 min
Jun 9, 2:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPulaski30 min
Jun 9, 3:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKVan Buren29 min
Jun 9, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKVan Buren47 min
Jun 9, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPope45 min
Jun 9, 3:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKJohnson, Newton, Pope47 min
Jun 9, 3:56 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKJohnson, Newton, Pope89 min
Jun 9, 4:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKFaulkner41 min
Jun 9, 4:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPope51 min
Jun 9, 4:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKFaulkner36 min
Jun 9, 4:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPope51 min
Jun 9, 4:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKFaulkner, Pulaski51 min
Jun 9, 5:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke33 min
Jun 9, 5:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKWhite42 min
Jun 9, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKFaulkner, Pulaski30 min
Jun 9, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke30 min
Jun 9, 6:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKLonoke, Pulaski27 min
Jun 9, 6:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPulaski31 min
Jun 9, 6:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKLonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski3 hr
Jun 9, 6:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke35 min
Jun 9, 6:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKSharp48 min
Jun 9, 6:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLonoke45 min
Jun 9, 6:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKLonoke, Prairie26 min
Jun 9, 6:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLZKLonoke, Pulaski37 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.