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River overflow along the Black and Spring Rivers characterizes flood events in Randolph County. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 68 flood events and 31 flash flood events. For example, the Black River at Pocahontas experienced minor flooding from December into early January, and the Spring River at Imboden briefly entered minor flood stage in late January. Additionally, heavy rainfall in early April led to prolonged flooding along the White, Black, Cache, and Ouachita Rivers.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $36,480 and an average water depth of 4.2 feet. Properties in Zone X have also seen significant claims, with higher average payouts and water depths, particularly in Zone X_UNSHADED where claims averaged $21,522 with a 10.0 ft water depth. Residents in areas prone to river flooding, particularly those near the Black and Spring Rivers, and those in Zone A or X_UNSHADED, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
21 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Randolph County, Arkansas has recorded 100 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 31 flash floods and 68 river or area floods. The county has received 27 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 (1969–2026)
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 Storms And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 24, 2024 |
| Hurricane Laura | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 26, 2015 |
| Severe Storms,tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 27, 2014 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jan 30, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 16, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 5, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 1, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Dec 30, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 29, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 29, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Nov 8, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Nov 5, 2024 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jan 30, 2025
River flooding on the Spring River at Imboden would occur in late January. The river would quickly enter minor flood stage for a brief period of time with a crest taking place in minor flood stage before the river fell back below flood stage.
Flood — May 25, 2025
River flooding was noted along the Spring, White, Fourche LaFave, Arkansas, and Ouachita Rivers.
Flood — Feb 16, 2025
Widespread heavy rains brought flooding to portions of the Ouachita, Saline, Fouche LaFave, Black, White, and Little Red Rivers during the middle of February.
Flood — Apr 5, 2025
Heavy rainfall over a multiday period brought flooding to many rivers across Arkansas. Points along the White, Black, Cache, and Ouachita Rivers remained in flood through the remainder of the month.
Flood — Jan 1, 2025
River flooding took place on the Black River at Pocahontas to begin early January. The flooding began in December and continued into early January. The river remained in minor flood stage and the crest occurred in December with no secondary crest occurring in January.
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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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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