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Flood — Independence, AR

Feb 8, 2023

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Temperatures quickly rebounded by February 7-8 as a strong storm system approached the area. Highs across southern and central Arkansas climbed into the 70s to lower 80s, breaking a few records. There wasn't much severe weather across the state, but a flash flooding event unfolded across roughly the northwest half of the state. Rainfall amounts exceeded 4-6 inches in some locations leading to rapid rises on area rivers. Several rivers across western and northern Arkansas rose quickly above flood

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1083565). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Independence, AR

This event is one of many recorded floods in Independence County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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