Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 8:40AM CDT until May 19 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:40am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Benton and Washington AR.
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 839 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Estimates of up to 1.5 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch and locally higher
are expected over the area. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville... Springdale...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Bella Vista... Lowell...
Pea Ridge... Tontitown...
Cave Springs... Highfill...
Gateway... War Eagle...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport...Miller...
Centerton... Elm Springs...
Avoca... Monte Ne...
Walnut Hill... Hill Top...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Benton, AR; Washington, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK