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Flash Flood — Independence, AR

Aug 10, 2023

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A strong storm system and associated cold front moved around the periphery of a high pressure system situated over the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary triggered scattered severe thunderstorms in northern Arkansas during the night-time hours bringing to large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1126331). 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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