Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 10:07PM CDT until May 23 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated rain showers across the
warned area, though the heavy rains have ended. Radar estimates
between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Winslow... Brentwood...
Blackburn... Devils Den State Park...
Mount Gayler... Wyola...
Arnett... Durham...
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Crawford, AR; Washington, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK