Jul 16, 2019
While it appeared we dodged a bullet, Barry had one last card to play. As the system exited to the north, some forecast models indicated a potential of over ten inches of rain southwest of Little Rock (Pulaski County) during the wee hours of the 16th. Given an underwhelming event thus far, this much rain seemed a little far fetched. But because data did not back down, and kept showing impressive totals, it was difficult to ignore. Forecasters went with the model solutions.||In the end, the data
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 841304). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Clark County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.