A weak front in the state helped to spark thunderstorms on the 28th and 29th. Isolated severe weather occurred in the southern part of the state on the afternoon of the 28th.
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A weak front in the state helped to spark thunderstorms on the 28th and 29th. Isolated severe weather occurred in the southern part of the state on the afternoon of the 28th. During the evening of the 28th, the front moved slightly back to the north, settling across the middle of the state. During the wee hours of the 29th, very heavy rain began in parts of eastern Arkansas. This rain continued for much of the morning on the 29th as storms repeatedly traveled along the frontal boundary. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches were common in parts of eastern Arkansas, and some totals were in the 8 to 10 inch range. Approximately 35,000 acres of soybeans, corn, and rice were flooded in Prairie, Woodruff, and Monroe counties. Sorghum and winter wheat suffered smaller losses.
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared the following counties eligible for public assistance: Jackson, Monroe, Prairie, and Woodruff. In addition, the governor declared the following counties eligible for individual assistance: Monroe and Woodruff. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declared an agricultural disaster in the following counties: Independence, Jackson, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, White, and Woodruff.
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 136 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:27 UTC.
8 flood, 7 flash flood, 3 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree fell across Calhoun County Road 62.
A severe thunderstorm moved across Fort Roots while amateur radio operators were holding a field day event. The storm blew down their tents and damaged computer and radio equipment. There was one minor injury.
A large tree was blown down onto a house in the Midtown section of Little Rock.
Rainfall measured 7.13 inches at Georgetown, 4.50 inches at Bradford and Griffithville, and 3.50 inches at Steprock. Roads and farm fields were flooded.
Oil Trough measured 5.34 inches of rain and a gauge 1 mile west of Salado collected 4.40 inches. A bridge was damaged on Arkansas 230. Numerous county roads and farm fields were flooded.
Beedeville measured 5.20 inches of rain. Arkansas 367 and numerous county roads flooded, as did farm fields. The soybean crop was damaged and rice levees were washed out.
Rainfall measured 9.75 inches 4 miles west of Cotton Plant, 9.70 inches at Howell, 7.50 inches at Augusta, and 7.45 inches at McCrory. About 40 homes flooded around Augusta, Patterson, and McCrory, and about 26 homes and businesses flooded around Cotton Plant. Arkansas 145 and numerous county roads were flooded, as were farm fields. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service reported that 15,000 acres of soybeans were flooded in the county.
Rainfall measured 7.25 inches 6 miles southwest of Brinkley, while Brinkley collected 7.20 inches of rain. About 40 houses were flooded in Brinkley, primarily in the Snow Addition. Several houses had to be evacuated in the Zent area as well. The Brinkley airport flooded, as did some of the hangars. Parts of U.S. 49, U.S. 70, Arkansas 86, Arkansas 238, and Arkansas 302 flooded, along with numerous county roads. Farm fields were flooded, as well. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service reported that 15,000 acres of rice, soybeans, and corn were flooded in the county.
Little Dixie measured 10.32 inches of rain and Des Arc collected 4.75 inches. Part of Arkansas 11 north of Des Arc flooded, along with numerous county roads. Farm fields were flooded, as well. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service reported that 5,000 acres of soybeans and rice were flooded in the county.
Roads and crops were flooded, mainly in the southeastern part of Lonoke County.
A fire started by lightning destroyed a house. Lightning struck a pine tree behind the house, then traveled along the wiring for an old satellite dish to the house's attic, setting the attic on fire.
Heavy rainfall late in June caused the Cache River at Patterson to rise above flood stage during the morning hours of the 29th. This river remained above flood stage into July.
Due to the excessive rain on the morning of the 29th, some roads and fields remained flooded into July.
Due to the excessive rain on the morning of the 29th, some roads and fields remained flooded into July. Flooding of homes in Brinkley, primarily in the Snow Addition, and at the Brinkley airport also continued.
Due to the excessive rain on the morning of the 29th, some roads and fields remained flooded into July.
Due to the excessive rain on the morning of the 29th, some roads and fields remained flooded into July.
Due to the excessive rain on the morning of the 29th, some roads and fields remained flooded into July.
Areal flooding continued into the afternoon, following heavy rain in the morning.
Heavy rainfall late in June caused the White River at Augusta to rise above flood stage during the early morning hours of the 30th. This river remained above flood stage into July.
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