Feb 22, 2018
Later in the month, the focus shifted from ice to areas of heavy rain and some severe weather. A front wobbled across the region from the 20th through the 23rd, and a storm system roared through the middle of the country on the 24th. Forecast models showed there was at least twice the usual moisture for late February. Given a tremendous amount of liquid to wring out of the clouds, and with downpours lasting for several days, flash flooding and eventual river flooding became headlines. Through
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 741810). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Desha County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.