Heavy rain brought flooding to central Arkansas during the latter part of June 2019.
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The episode as NWS LZK wrote it up.
Heavy rain brought flooding to central Arkansas during the latter part of June 2019.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Little Rock, AR wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 23, 6:03 AM CST, 5 hours 8 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 703 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019 .AVIATION... SHRA/TSRA ongoing across northern terminals, KHRO and KBPK, this morning with IFR/LIFR ceilings. Elsewhere, MVFR ceilings are expected through this morning. Convective activity is expected to continue through much of the day across northern sites, across central and southern terminals, only VCTS is mentioned until late afternoon with prevailing VFR. Another complex of SHRA/TSRA is expected to sweep across the state from west to east late afternoon. Strong gusty winds can be expected along the leading edge of convection. MVFR conditions expected with this convection. && .PREV DISCUSSION...(ISSUED 426 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019) SHORT TERM...Today Through Monday Night Mosaic radar imagery this morning shows continued thunderstorm activity across much of northwestern AR, likely associated with an ejecting mid-level wave and remnant MCV. Mesoanalysis fields indicate abundant instability (MLCAPE values aoa 3000 J/kg) immediately south of ongoing convection with lesser amounts and more CINH farther north. PWAT values approaching or exceeding 2 inches, along with favorable moisture transport and deep mean flow out of the southwest will continue supporting heavy rain and flash flood potential through the morning hours. As the mid-level wave continues to eject northeast today, expecting a more substantial upper trough to push into the central Plains. An elongated surface low and attendant cold front will push east ahead of the H500 trough with the low roughly positioned across northern MO by late afternoon and cold front stretching southwestward across OK into TX. Ahead of the front, the warm sector will be characterized by abundant low-level moisture with dewpoint temps in the 70s F, significant deep tropospheric moisture with PWAT values approaching or exceeding 2 inches, and increasing deep-layer shear and large-scale forcing for ascent. Based on hi-res guidance trends this morning, inclined to believe convection will linger across much of northern AR through the day, which may mitigate severe potential to some degree as surface heating will be diminished through the afternoon. Still, elevated instability and increasingly favorable dynamic forcing may support stronger storms with isolated severe possible. Should early day convection diminish, however, severe probabilities will likely increase more than current thinking holds. Stronger surface heating is anticipated across roughly the southeastern half of the state in the absence of widespread convection. The combination of afternoon surface temps in the mid /upper-80s to low-90s F and dewpoint temps in the 70s F will yield MLCAPE values of 2500 to 4000 J/kg. As the convective temperature is breached, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop through the afternoon. Deep- layer shear values initially around 15 kts will increase to 30 kts by mid- afternoon and could support some severe potential in the strongest updrafts, mainly with a wind and hail threat. Point forecast soundings do indicate wind profiles supportive of rotating updrafts, so an isolated tornado may also be possible, especially near any lingering boundaries from early day or ongoing convection. As the upper trough translates across the central Plains this evening into tonight, the surface front should begin to surge east. Deep shear will remain on the order of 30 to perhaps 40 kts, although the most favorable dynamic forcing is expected to reside to our west across portions of OK and TX. More linear organization is likely along the front as it nears western/northwestern AR between 00Z and 06Z, suggesting increasing potential for damaging winds, although isolated tornadoes will remain possible along the leading edge of the convective line, especially if any mesocyclones can persist with embedded cells. The severe threat will expand southeast overnight as this line pushes through. In addition to severe potential, flash flooding will be a significant concern through Monday morning across western AR. Elected to issue a Flash Flood Watch for roughly the western two tiers of counties where soil moisture profiles suggest the highest susceptibility to excessive runoff. With atmospheric moisture profiles as wet as they are, the potential exists for several inches of rain across a fairly wide area with localized amounts approaching 8 to 10 inches, depending on the evolution of convection through today and into tonight. Already this morning, a stream gauge along the Poteau River at Cauthron, AR has recorded a 10 foot increase in water levels over the course of only a few hours. If the potential for heavy rain shifts any farther east, will need to consider expanding the Flash Flood Watch. The upper trough will finally swing into the upper Midwest late in the period with the cold front clearing the area by Monday morning. In its wake, largely zonal flow will persist aloft, punctuated by at least one fairly robust wave Monday night. Dewpoint temps will remain in the 60s F for much of the area and as this wave passes across the Red River Valley, scattered showers and storms will be possible for roughly the southeastern half of the area. Cooper LONG TERM...Tuesday Through Saturday Primarily zonal flow aloft is expected at the start of the long term portion of the forecast, with ridging in place over the Gulf and lows off the Pacific NW coast and just north of the Great Lakes region. As the week progresses, ridging to the south will begin to move northward over the southern US. The ultimate configuration of where the ridge sets up will dictate the likelihood of rain chances and frequency (or lack thereof) over the state. At this time, it does appear that ridging will build more to the west of the area. This would provide more of a northwesterly flow pattern, keeping occasional rain chances in the forecast and the period a bit unsettled overall. Temperatures through the period will largely be near normal and for late June across the state that includes highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s and lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s. With Td values expected to be in the upper 60s to lower 70s, thanks to persistent southerly flow, daily heat indices could creep up into the upper 90s but "should" remain below more dangerous levels. 67 && .LZK Watches/Warnings/Advisories... Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning FOR Baxter-Boone- Cleburne-Conway-Faulkner-Fulton-Garland-Independence-Izard- Jackson-Johnson-Lawrence-Logan-Lonoke-Marion-Montgomery-Newton- Perry-Pike-Polk-Pope-Prairie-Pulaski-Randolph-Saline-Scott- Searcy-Sharp-Stone-Van Buren-White-Woodruff-Yell. && Aviation...JONES
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Little Rock AR 446 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019 ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-241000- Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone- Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne- Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry- Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike- Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland- Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew- 446 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The threat of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms will continue increasing today into tonight as multiple episodes of thunderstorms and heavy rain occur. The highest potential for flash flooding should exist across much of northwestern into west- central Arkansas where several inches of rain are likely. Isolated areas could see up to 8 to 10 inches of rain through tonight. Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon will be capable of heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Overnight, a line of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms will push in from the west with damaging winds as the main threat, although an embedded tornado will be possible as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday Through Saturday Hot and humid conditions will remain in the forecast. Heat index values could approach 100 degrees in some areas. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible nearly every day. Severe weather chances are low during this timeframe. .Spotter Information Statement... Spotter activation is requested this afternoon through Monday morning. && Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk. Cooper/67
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR
729 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0615 AM TSTM WND DMG BELLEVILLE 35.09N 93.45W
06/23/2019 YELL AR EMERGENCY MNGR
A TREE WAS REPORTEDLY DOWNED IN BELLEVILLE.
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EVENT NUMBER LZK1900134
CAVANAUGHPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR
735 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0620 AM TSTM WND DMG 3 SE PARIS 35.26N 93.68W
06/23/2019 LOGAN AR LAW ENFORCEMENT
A TREE WAS BLOWN ONTO A HOUSE ALONG HWY 309 NEAR PARIS.
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EVENT NUMBER LZK1900135
COOPERPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR
757 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 AM TSTM WND DMG MAGAZINE 35.15N 93.81W
06/23/2019 LOGAN AR BROADCAST MEDIA
TWITTER REPORT SHOWS A LARGE HARDWOOD TREE SNAPPED NEAR
THE TOWN OF MAGAZINE. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
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EVENT NUMBER LZK1900136
COOPERPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR
1000 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0740 AM FLASH FLOOD OZONE 35.64N 93.44W
06/23/2019 JOHNSON AR EMERGENCY MNGR
JOHNSON COUNTY OEM REPORTS SEVERAL COUNTY ROADS WERE
UNDERWATER DUE TO FLASH FLOODING FROM EARLIER STORMS.
THE FLOODING WAS BEGINNING TO SUBSIDE AS OF 945 AM.
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EVENT NUMBER LZK1900137
CAVANAUGHPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR
1003 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM FLASH FLOOD PARTHENON 35.95N 93.24W
06/23/2019 NEWTON AR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SHERIFF DEPUTY REPORTED A MEASURED RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF
OVER 4" IN JASPER. FLASH FLOODING WAS REPORTED IN
PARTHENON WHERE A COUPLE OF ROADS HAD LOCATIONS THAT
WERE WASHED OUT.
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EVENT NUMBER LZK1900138
CAVANAUGHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1154 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019
ARZ012-021-030-231745-
Johnson AR-Newton AR-Logan AR-
1154 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN...JOHNSON AND
NEWTON COUNTIES UNTIL 1245 PM CDT...
At 1153 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cass, or 11 miles north of Ozark, moving east at 25 mph.
Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksville... Lamar...
Knoxville... Hartman...
Scranton... Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Devils Knob... Hoyt...
Holman... Rosetta...
Dillen... Woodland...
Hinkle... Piercetown...
Walnut... Spadra...
Tokalon... Lake Dardanelle...
Coal Hill... Morrison Bluff...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 3597 9295 3573 9307 3573 9317 3560 9317
3560 9322 3547 9322 3547 9330 3530 9329
3532 9381 3543 9381 3536 9375 3538 9371
3577 9370 3577 9352 3588 9353 3588 9350
3592 9351 3595 9349 3597 9345 3601 9345
TIME...MOT...LOC 1653Z 257DEG 20KT 3565 9378
CavanaughThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
4 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Petit Jean River at Danville during late June.
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Arkansas River at Morrilton during late June.
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Fourche LaFave River at Houston during late June.
Heavy rain brought flooding to the White River at Augusta during late June.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Arkansas in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Arkansas, June 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 836751, 836752, 836753, 836754.