Dec 17, 2021
Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of northwestern Arkansas on the 17th, north of a warm front that was approaching from northeastern Texas, and ahead of a strong upper level disturbance that moved into the Southern Plains from the Southern Rockies. Unseasonably rich moisture was in place across the area, which promoted locally heavy rainfall. Additionally, some of the thunderstorms moved repeatedly over the same areas, which resulted in flash flooding. Two to four in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 991042). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.