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Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the primary flood concern in Dallas County, AR. Recent examples include flash flooding on May 12, 2023, following a stalled cold front and a moisture-laden storm system, and on May 5, 2022, when strong thunderstorms produced very heavy rain. Tropical Storm Laura also impacted the region on August 27, 2020, bringing significant weather effects.
While flash flooding is frequent, other flood types have also occurred. For instance, a flood event on February 23, 2018, resulted from heavy rain over several days. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data indicates that properties in Zone X_Shaded have experienced claims, with an average payout of $7,084 and an average water depth of 2.0 feet. Homeowners in areas prone to flash flooding, near rivers, or in zones with lower flood protection levels should pay particular attention to flood risks.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
15 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Dallas County, Arkansas has recorded 39 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 28 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 22 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1973–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Hurricane Laura | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Tornado | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 26, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 7, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 14, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 12, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 5, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 27, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 23, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 3, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 27, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 30, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 31, 2012 | 100.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Aug 30, 2012 | 500.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Sep 1, 2012 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 12, 2023
A cold front stalled across the northern counties of Arkansas, and the focus shifted to a storm system headed this way from Texas on the 10th/11th. As the system approached, moisture levels went through the roof. Storm clouds had more than usual moisture to wring out, making them more efficient rain makers. Two to more than four inches of rain dumped from southwest into central sections of Arka...
Flash Flood — May 5, 2022
A few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms developed through May 5th. The bulk of the active weather took place from late on May 4th into the 5th as a cold front moved into the state from the northwest. In addition to severe weather reports of damaging wind and hail, very heavy rain fell from northeast Oklahoma eastward into Arkansas and across southern Missouri. This widespread heavy rain ...
Tropical Storm — Aug 27, 2020
Tropical Storm Laura moved ashore from the Gulf of Mexico near Cameron, LA, around 1200 AM CST on August 27, 2020 with 150 mph sustained winds! This part of the state had never experienced such a powerful (Category 4) hurricane. Measured gusts exceeded 130 mph in Lake Charles, LA. Not only was there widespread structural damage, a television tower was destroyed and the WSR-88D (Doppler Weather ...
Flood — Feb 23, 2018
Later in the month, the focus shifted from ice to areas of heavy rain and some severe weather. A front wobbled across the region from the 20th through the 23rd, and a storm system roared through the middle of the country on the 24th. Forecast models showed there was at least twice the usual moisture for late February. Given a tremendous amount of liquid to wring out of the clouds, and with dow...
Flash Flood — May 3, 2017
Severe thunderstorms moved across Arkansas on May 3, 20107 producing large hail and flash flooding. After the storms moved out of the area, a strong low pressure system that was generated by latent heat release associated with the earlier thunderstorm activity, resulted in the generation of strong non-thunderstorm winds that caused some tree damage in central Arkansas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Dallas County, Arkansas:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Dallas County, Arkansas that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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