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Flash Flood — Montgomery, AR

Apr 29, 2016

On the 26th, a large upper level storm system moved towards Arkansas from the southwest causing a stalled front in the Plains to move northeast across Arkansas. Thunderstorms along the front surged into Arkansas during the early morning hours of the 27th. On the 29th/early on the 30th, the atmosphere became very unsettled around the front, and storms flared up. Heavy to excessive rain overspread the area, and severe storms accompanied the storm system as well.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 630951). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Montgomery, AR

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

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