Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 11:24AM CDT until May 19 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Benton and Washington AR.
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM 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 1123 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Estimates between 1.5 and 3
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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.
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:
Benton, AR; Washington, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK