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Flash Flood — Pope, AR

Jan 30, 2025

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A slowly lifting warm front across Arkansas led to a significant rain event across central and northern Arkansas during a period of several days. Rainfall totals mounted across the northern half of the state and by January 30th locations across central and northern Arkansas experienced Flash Flooding after receiving additional rainfall.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1236244). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pope, AR

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

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