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Flash Flood — Lafayette, AR

Oct 13, 2009

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, in association with an upper level low pressure system, resulted in excessive heavy rainfall across much of the region on October 13th. Widespread 2 to 4 inches were reported with isolated amounts in excess of 8 inches were reported. This rainfall led to widespread flash flooding across the region.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 196067). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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