May 2, 2021
Heavy rain brought flooding to several rivers in early May. It was all about the rain in May. High moisture levels yielded heavy downpours and wet conditions from western into central Arkansas. Showers were not as appreciable along the Mississippi River due to a ridge of high pressure to the east.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 961614). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ouachita County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.