May 8, 2002
Significant flooding occurred on the Current River along its course through Carter and Ripley Counties. At Doniphan, where flood stage is 13 feet, the river crested at 20.6 feet. A gas station, car wash, and oil change shop within an eighth of a mile of the river were flooded. Jefferson Street, along which the police station and courthouse is located, became impassable due to flooding. At Van Buren, where flood stage is 20 feet, the river crested at 22.8 feet. At least two homes within the city
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5295786). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ripley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.