Active AlertsLanieve, AR

Flood Advisory
Issued at Fri 6:25 AM May. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of East Arkansas, including the followingcounty, Craighead.* WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 625 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain hasfallen.- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected overthe area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Jonesboro and Valley View.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood